How to Encounter God daily - Week 3 of 3
At Restoration Church, our vision is simple yet profound: to restore the glory of God to the Church and fill the world with the knowledge of Him. Why? Because we were created for His glory (Isaiah 43:7).
The Hebrew word kabowd speaks of God’s honor, splendor, and divine presence—His very nature. We were created to display forth His splendour, and encounters with Him are fundamental to knowing who He is, and who we are in Him.
In this final episode in this mini-series, we take a look at the origin story of mankind, how we got into the mess we are in, and the journey to get back to displaying forth His glory with ever increasing impact.
💔 The Twist in Our Story
Sin broke our relationship with God and distorted His image in us. Humanity chose to rule itself, becoming a law unto itself. The result? Chaos and wickedness (Genesis 6:5). So God gave the Law—not to save us, but to reveal our need for Him (Galatians 3:19, Romans 3:20).
✝️ The Solution: Jesus
Romans 8:2-3 tells us that Jesus set us free from the law of sin and death. Now, we can return to our original purpose: to know God and reflect His divine attributes.
✨ Why Encounters Matter
To achieve this, encounters with God are mission-critical. They help us see Him, be transformed into His image, and live out His nature. As we behold Jesus, we are changed “from glory to glory” (2 Corinthians 3:18).
🧭 A Personal Encounter
Pastor Samuel once asked God two questions:
Is Jesus really The Way?
What is my direction in life?
During a prayer retreat in Llandudno, God answered through Romans 12:1-2—calling him to worship and renew his mind. The next day, the same scripture appeared in church. Later, a prayer he had prayed the day before for clear skies was answered in an unexpected, beautiful way—not whilst he was out for that walk on top of the Orme, but in an unexpected visit to a medieval castle, where from the ramparts he was looking out to sea and up an estuary with beautiful clear skies and boats dotted about. It was a reminder: God answers us in just the way we need Him to.
🔄 Transformed by Being With Him
We become who we’re meant to be by being with Jesus. Transformation comes through:
Looking at Jesus
Reading His Word
Talking to His Spirit
Seeking Him daily
🙌 Application
Ask yourself:
Have I cut out distractions?
Am I reading the Bible daily?
Do I talk to God in everything?
Am I setting aside time to go deeper?
Let’s be a people who see Him, be Him, and show Him—everywhere we go.