Rather than what people offer to God

Rather than offering things to God,
God finds joy in earnestly seeking Him and knowing Him.
...And the Lord says, "Know me."
...Conversely, if you do not know God, your understanding of love, truth, good and evil will be "off the mark."
...That misguided path is what makes us unhappy.
Everyone strives for the goal of happiness.

But if that goal is wrong,
the happiness you picture will vanish in vain, no matter how hard you try...😨
...Proverbs 9:10.

"...To know the Holy One is understanding."

...If you do not know God...what are you living for? 😨
There is no answer.
...If you do not know God's love...selfish love will prevail.
...Knowing the Lord is the secret to your happiness.

I imagine some of you are on holiday.

I recommend reading the Bible more than usual...

Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.