In the Bible we read about many people whose personal encounter with God was renewing and transforming. Abraham, Gideon, Moses and Paul are some of those who spoke with him in a personal way (Gen 7.4, Jud 6.12, 14, Ex 3.2, Acts 9.3-6). Although we may not have had such dramatic experiences today, all believers have precious and personal moments with God. Every time we open the Bible and ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten the meaning of his Word for our lives, we can trust that they will receive us directly from our heavenly Father.
In spite of knowing a lot about God and the Bible, he was deprived of the rich fellowship with the heavenly father, the best friend one can have.
The Bible tells us: "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you" (Jas 4.8). Intimacy with the Lord demands time and resolution. Start today by dedicating part of your day to your Friend's meeting.
You might think that people in the past met God; that people in the Bible have met with God, but do not have it in the present. But Jesus told John on the Island of Patmos, "I am who I was, am and will be." This means that Jesus would live in the future, He lives now! Christ can meet us today!
1: YOU CAN FIND GOD TODAY An encounter with God is accessible to all people, this means you. The young people found God, Jeremias and Gedeon, as did the old Moses and John on the island of Patmos. Therefore, no matter how old you are, you can find God. People have met God for many purposes. Some non-Christians became like Saùl, some pious people found Jesus to have a better communion with Him. Others were found for a vocational call for service ... for a new skill ... to encourage them ... to break their pride ... or restore them from a fall. So no matter what problems we have in life, we can meet God to solve our problems.
2: YOU ARE NOT EXCLUDED FROM AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. You may doubt if this is real. But God has told us that everyone who believes can receive from God. The Bible is full of all kinds of people who had an encounter with God. Young, old, literate, illiterate. Men and women, children, etc. No one is excluded from an encounter with God.
3: YOUR ENCOUNTER WITH GOD CAN BE VERY REAL The answer to your problem is not an experience, it is not focusing on the encounter the important thing. It is not a "fix" is not a "feeling". You must find God, it is Him whom you need. He has the ability to help you through that problem when you are injured, when you are looking for some glue to repair your life. God is your answer. But most recognize their need in God.
4: YOU MUST SEEK GOD God has promised you a better life. See the promises in the Bible. Jesus said: "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full" (John 10:10). Paul wanted the believers to be "rooted and grounded in love" (Ephesians 3:17). He also promised that we would be more than winners. (Rom 8:37) The Bible says that God "will open to us the doors of heaven, and will pour out blessings upon you until there is an overflow" (Malachi 3:10).
5: AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD IS FOR YOUR GOOD You will find a partner in these encounters. Out of great despondency and despair Elias found a new spirit of service. Out of broken dreams, Isaias found a new purpose in life. Outside the rebellion Paul became obedient to the will of God. In the midst of a boring and dull life Ezekiel came to a new level of power. In a captivity John came to the freedom of worship. Many people in the Bible found God, but not everything in the Bible changed lives. An encounter with God in this material is defined by seven steps. Look for these seven principles or steps as you plan to meet God.
6: YOU CAN FOLLOW THESE PRINCIPLES WHEN YOU ARE WITH GOD. An encounter with God occurs when:
(1) he intentionally meets you.
(2) in a time of great need.
(3) through unexpected circumstances.
(4) revealing something about Him.
(5) learning something about of you .
(6) preparing it for a specific task.
(7) even when you do not fully understand all the mysterious elements of your meeting
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Conclusion:
We must persevere in the search for GOD is not good to fall into discouragement is necessary to advance persevere in God unleashes blessings for our lives. In the intimacy with God he transforms us, it is necessary that you have the heart to give us to speak to us, if we allow it God will print significant changes in our lives, brothers and sisters, I invite you to have a personal encounter with GOD.
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