But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. — 2 Corinthians 2:14
Where are we in life? Are we troubled? Are we discouraged? Are we pressed far beyond our ability to endure (2 Corinthians 1:8-9)? Are we bored? Are we distracted?
Only one thing will cut crossways through all that commands our attention and allegiance. Only one thing will free us when everything else puts us under the sentence of death.
That one thing is the knowledge of God.
Knowing God is not the same as knowing theology. Knowing God is not the same as knowing the Bible.
Since we mortal beings living imperfect lives in a fallen world cannot bear the full revelation of God, we only get a sliver. The sliver designed for you and the sliver designed for me.
For Richard Wurmbrand it was the sliver that made his solitary prison cell glitter like a million diamonds. For the disciples on the stormy sea, it was the sliver that said "Peace, be still."
When God reveals Himself to you in your moment of pain or loss or drudgery, everything will be transformed.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.