Knowing Him Daily

02.February.2026

Where intimacy is considered most important, identity is formed. 

“The strongest principle of life and blessing lies in our choice. Our life is the sum result of all the choices we make…” Billy Graham

Most things that matter do not grow quickly, they grow consistently. What we give our attention to, what we return to day after day, quietly shapes who we become. Intimacy with God is sustained the same way, not through passion alone, but through daily engagement.

The Word of God is not an accessory to faith. It is the place where intimacy is initiated, continued, renewed and your identity is reinforced. “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” Joshua 1:8, NKJV Meditation is not passive reading. It is intentional dwelling.

David, in the book of Psalms paints a picture of a life rooted in the Word and therefore growing spiritually. “His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season.” Psalm 1:2–3, NKJV Fruitfulness is not forced. It is the natural result of remaining planted.

The Word does not merely inform our minds, it actively works within us. “For the word of God is living and powerful…” Hebrews 4:12, NKJV  It speaks to identity, confronts false narratives, and aligns us with His Truth. When we consistently engage with Scripture, we are not just learning about God, we actively choosing to and are being shaped by Him.

John Wesley described true meditation this way, “True meditation is faith, hope, love, and joy melted together by the fire of the Holy Spirit.” This is where Scripture moves from intellect to intimacy.

Smith Wigglesworth agreed with that same truth when he said, “It is as we feed on the Word and meditate on the message it contains that the Spirit of God vitalizes us.” Life flows where nourishment is consistent.

Jonathan Shuttlesworth said it this way, “God’s Word is the faucet that releases God’s power.” If we want the flow, we must remain connected to the source.

This is why it is not enough to read the Word occasionally or only when life feels heavy. We study it. We meditate on it. We memorize it. But more than that, we internalize it. We allow Scripture to become part of the fabric of who we are, shaping our responses, anchoring our identity, and guarding our minds.

Here is the choice we face daily. Will we consume what is convenient, or will we be nourished by what is true? The Word will not compete for attention, but it will always reward those who remain in it.

If intimacy feels strained or clarity feels distant, this is often the place to begin again. Not with effort, but with engagement. Open the Word, not as a rule book, but as a living conversation with the One who knows you best.

If you want a song to accompany your pursuit of Him today, let “Ancient Words” play softly. Let it remind you that Truth endures, transforms, and sustains every generation.

https://youtu.be/FOi1Rwt_kCI?si=gkYTYGahAbIQjqEv

Tomorrow, we’ll talk about what it truly means to die to self and discover the freedom that follows.