Let Us Adore Him - Pastor Mark
Let Us Adore Him
Pastor Mark Krieg
God’s great desire has always been relationship. He longs to be known, pursued, and loved—but the choice is ours. This invitation stands before every one of us: Let us adore Him.
Five Levels of Deepening Connection with God
In 1 John 1:1, the apostle John describes a journey of knowing God that moves from distance to deep intimacy:
“What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life.”
These words reveal five distinct levels of spiritual connection.
1. “What was from the beginning” – God as an idea
At this stage, God is theoretical. He exists as a concept, theology, or abstract belief—what many would call a “generic god.” There is no personal connection, only distance.
2. “What we have heard” – God as real
Here, God is acknowledged as existing. There is an awareness that He is real and present, but the relationship is still indirect.
3. “What we have seen with our eyes” – God as personal
This level marks a shift. God is no longer distant—He becomes personal. Faith begins to form through lived experience.
4. “What we have looked at” – deep awareness
The Greek word theaomai means to gaze upon, behold attentively, and stand in awe. This is a growing intimacy marked by focus, reverence, and wonder.
5. “Touched with our hands” – personal connection
This is the place where body, soul, and spirit are fully gathered in God’s presence. Here, God not only speaks—He touches, leads, and transforms.
Deepening Our Relationship: Get Quiet
Jesus modeled this kind of connection repeatedly. More than 25 times in the Gospels, we see Him withdrawing to quiet places to be alone with the Father.
Psalm 46:10 tells us, “Be still and know that I am God.”
This stillness isn’t just silence—it’s focused attention.
Quiet is where:
God plants seeds of His presence
Discernment is formed
Inspiration is born
Spiritual growth requires intention and consistency. To “wait on the Lord” means allowing every part of ourselves—body, soul, and spirit—to gather together in His presence.
Gathering the Whole Self
Scripture reminds us that the natural comes before the spiritual (1 Corinthians 15:46). When we come before God, it helps to take inventory:
Physically – Where is your body holding tension? Release it.
Emotionally – What worries or fears are weighing you down? Surrender them.
Spiritually – Come simply, like a child, with dependent trust.
True unity—within ourselves and with God—comes from being singularly focused on Him.
Stop Striving. Surrender.
Psalm 46:10 can also be translated as:
“Stop striving and recognize that I am God.”
Surrender is not weakness—it’s trust. When we let go of control, God reveals Himself in deeper ways.
The Invitation Still Stands
Scripture repeatedly reminds us that God is near, responsive, and eager to be found:
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8)
“Call to Me and I will answer you.” (Jeremiah 33:3)
“Seek the Lord while He may be found.” (Isaiah 55:6)
The challenge is simple and profound: you may have as much of God as you want.
The door is open. The invitation is clear.
Let us adore Him.
