Reflection and Discussion Ch10 Q5

        What did you learn about the importance of knowing God intimately and experiencing aspects of His character to build your trust in Him?

I learned that without knowing God intimately, I can’t really benefit fully from the relationship, nor do I really know Him.  By knowing God by all His names and characteristics, I can better call out to Him.  Plus, I can see what He has done which helps build my trust in Him.  Unfortunately, I feel I am too often like Thomas.  “Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”  (John  20:29)  Once I have learned or experienced an aspect of His character, my trust is greater there.  However, I am in awe of some aspects of His character, but until I experience them, they don’t become real to me.  I wish I was less like Thomas so I didn’t have to experience so much, but I do love knowing God intimately!