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“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed are those who take refuge in him!” Psalm 34:8

Hearsay knowledge cannot be compared to eyewitness testimonies. Hearsay opens the door to doubt, misperception, faulty memory, ambiguity, and insincerity. In contrast, eyewitness shed light and true light only through observation. It is the best way to know what’s going on and avoid schema traps. It is also the best way to understand God’s love and mercy.

There is emotional testimony of life-altering experience. Those who participated in a lifestyle of selfish indulgence involving drugs, alcohol, and wild living, yet God redeemed and restored them, understand the power of God’s grace. Those who struggle with their faith have found strength in God to walk through their struggles to overcome the importance of God’s power.

Job 42:5 says, “My ears had heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you.”

Job, an upright and God-fearing man, also had a life-altering experience with God. Out of his experience with suffering, loss, and questioning God, Job repented of his distrust of God and acknowledged God’s greatness, power, and wisdom. When Job ran out of questions, he was ready to listen humbly to God. After all, he went through, and he had a personal revelation of who God is, which left a tangible mark in Job’s life.

What an amazing difference it is to experience God rather than only know about Him. Experiencing God brings us to a lifelong process of learning Him, becoming so intimately acquainted with Him that we joyfully yield our lives to Him because we have come to know Him and trust Him completely. May each of us be grateful for the constant presence of God and be ready to experience Him in life-changing ways. Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without faith, it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Prayer:
Father, help me to repent of any selfish pride and to seek Your presence daily humbly.
I trust in you, Oh Lord.