August 4th 2024 Devotional. God’s faithfulness and compassion never cease. Therefore awake and command your day. Amen.
Daniel 11:32 says “Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall [o]corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits”. How much do you know your God? Do we understand the utmost importance of knowing God? Can we cultivate love for someone we do not know well? Is there any grace that is not nurtured by knowledge?

With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him. Says— Daniel

To know God is the highest and most precious form of knowledge for a believer. This spiritual understanding becomes a source of strength. Scriptures often refer to believers as enlightened (the light of the world/salt of the earth) as taught by the Lord. They are said to possess an anointing from the Holy One. The Spirit’s task is to lead them into all truth, to nurture and strengthen their faith.
Knowledge further fortifies love. It unlocks the door to see our Savior. In a sense, our knowledge paints for us a portrait of Jesus, and when we see that portrait, we love Him. Without knowing Christ, we cannot love Him. The more we know Him, the more we will love Him.

Knowledge also solidifies hope. Can we hope for something if we do not know it exists? Hope can be like a telescope, but without instruction, our ignorance obstructs the view. Knowledge eliminates this barrier, allowing us to look through the clear lens to perceive and anticipate the coming glory with joyous confidence.

Finally, knowledge provides reason for patience. How can we remain patient if we are unaware of Christ’s sympathy, or the good that results from the discipline our Heavenly Father imparts? There is not a single grace that a Christian possesses which, under God, will not be nurtured and perfected by holy knowledge. Thus, it is of utmost importance that we grow not only in grace, but in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Prayer: Father, grant us Your holy wisdom,
Let us delve deeper into the knowledge of You,
Guide us on the path of enduring faith,
Inspire our hearts with Your boundless love. Help us not to fall to the flattery of the enemy so that we can do exploit in the Kingdom. Amen.