Knowing God Personally: The Path to a Life of Exploits (Part 1) Welcome, beloved, to another transforming episode of “Keys to Becoming God’s Instrument of Impact.” In our last teaching, we explored “The Making of a God-Carrier,” and we learned that the secret place is the fuel of every spiritual assignment. Today, we go deeper into a foundational truth that determines your stability, your strength, and your impact in the Kingdom: “Knowing God Personally: The Path to a Life of Exploits.” Daniel 11:32b declares, “…but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” And in John 6:68–69, Peter boldly said, “We believe, and we have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” These two passages reveal a powerful spiritual progression: Believing is the beginning. Knowing is the foundation of exploits. Anyone can believe in God. Only those who walk with Him come to know Him personally. Head Knowledge vs. Experiential Knowledge There are two dimensions of knowing God: 1. Head Knowledge — Knowing About God. This is information, not intimacy. You know Bible verses. You know doctrines. You know what the preacher said. You may even know God intellectually — but not personally. Head knowledge says: “I heard God heals… I heard God provides…” But this knowledge collapses under pressure. This is why many turned back from Jesus in John 6 — they believed, but they did not know Him. Psalm 103:7 explains the difference beautifully: “He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.” Israel saw miracles; Moses knew the Miracle Worker. 2. Experiential Knowledge — Knowing God Personally. This knowledge comes through walking with God day after day. It is gained in prayer, in obedience, in trials, and in victories. It says: “I have seen God heal.” “I have felt His peace in trouble.” “I know He is faithful — because I have experienced Him.” This is the knowledge that births confidence. This is the knowledge Daniel spoke of. This is the knowledge that empowers exploits. As Oswald J. Sanders wrote: “It is not great talent God blesses, but great likeness to Christ.” And likeness is birthed through personal knowledge of God. Why You Must Know God Personally 1. Because storms will come. Life will test everything you claim to believe. Head knowledge collapses under pressure, but experiential knowledge anchors you. When others walked away, Peter said, “We have come to KNOW…” He stayed because he knew the Person, not just the miracles. 2. Because ministry requires intimacy. You can preach Scripture without knowing the Author — but you cannot demonstrate His power without intimacy. Paul cried, “That I may KNOW Him…” (Philippians 3:10). Not know ministry — know Him. And when you know Him then power will flow through you. 3. Because purpose flows from knowing God. The more you know God, the more you discover your identity and calling. Life becomes meaningful only when you know the One who created you. Final Word Beloved, believing in God is good… but knowing Him is transformational. Those who know their God become unshakeable. Those who know their God walk in strength. Those who know their God do exploits. Don’t settle for just knowing about Him — pursue knowing Him. To watch the Live Recorded video of a related topic click this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19vyXdkPgG/ The following are the recommended reading: 14 Things About The Man God Uses. https://selar.com/kme7 How To Succeed With Your Assignment. https://selar.com/yvnq Secrets Of Effective Prayers https://selar.com/r9d393 See Other Books Authored by Rowland Peters. https://selar.com/m/Drpeters To learn more about our Bible College training programmes, visit www.icmames.com Join me live every Tuesday on Facebook and TikTok at 7 PM WAT.