Philippians 3:10-11 NLT

Philippians 3:10-11 NIV

Premise: There is a recurring invitation that we are each given throughout lives. Our response to the invitation determines how desperate we want to get to know God.  The sufferings of this world are opportunities and provide the space for us to know Jesus deeper. The question is, what will be your response to His invitation when it comes?

James 1:2-4 NLT

Romans 5:3-4 NLT

Psalms 119:71 NLT

Psalms 119:71 NKJV

Fundamental Truths:

1. No matter where you are in life or your current state, Opportunities to grow in relationship with the Lord will arise when the goal is to increase intimacy with the Lord.

2. Knowledge of the Lord and His dealings doesn’t negate the responsibility of pursuing and cultivating relationship with Him. In fact the contrary is true. When you know better, you have the responsibility of doing better.

Matthew 7:21-23 NIV

3. The invitation to know God deeper doesn’t discriminate it appreciates once the invitation is accepted.

Scriptural Insights:

1. There must be a Desire to know him 

Psalms 119:20 NIV

2. There must be a willingness to be uncomfortable and challenged for him even to the point of dying to self

Romans 8:17 NLT

3. There will be a reward 

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 NLT