Key Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23–24 (NIV)

“Let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me.”

Devotional

God desires to be known personally, not just studied intellectually. Jeremiah reminds us that knowing God is the greatest pursuit—not accomplishments, status, or understanding alone.

Personal relationship grows through time, honesty, and experience. We come to know God as faithful when we trust Him, as healer when we bring our wounds, and as provider when we surrender control.

Knowing God personally requires vulnerability. We cannot hide parts of ourselves and still expect intimacy. Relationship deepens when we bring our full selves before Him.

God invites you to know Him—not just facts about Him, but His heart.

Scripture Insight

God values relationship over recognition or achievement.

Heart Check

Do you know God personally—or primarily through others’ experiences?

Practice Today

• Reflect on how you’ve experienced God recently.
• Ask God to reveal more of His heart to you.
• Journal one way you want to grow closer to Him.
• Thank Him for desiring relationship with you.

Reflection: What does knowing God personally look like for you right now?

Prayer: Father, I want to know You more deeply. Reveal Your heart to me and draw me closer. Help me pursue relationship over routine. Amen.