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• Growing in Knowledge of God (Epignosis)
  • The core of the message: True spiritual growth in 2026 hinges on increasing in epignosis—not mere head knowledge, but intimate, experiential, first-hand knowledge of God gained through personal communion.
  • It’s deliberate, whole-hearted seeking—like mining for silver or hunting hidden treasure (Proverbs 2:1-5).
  • God promises to reward diligent seekers (Hebrews 11:6; Jeremiah 29:13). He’s actively looking for hearts He can trust with deeper revelation.
• Benefits of This Knowledge
  • Grace and peace multiplied (2 Peter 1:2): In a striving, anxious world, true peace isn’t found in retreats or vacations—it’s a byproduct of knowing Him more deeply.
  • All things that pertain to life and godliness (v. 3): Everything needed for body, soul, and righteous living is already provided through Christ’s divine power—accessed via this knowledge.
  • Exceedingly great and precious promises (v. 4): Promises of salvation, wholeness, the Second Coming, and more become “Yes and Amen” in Christ (2 Cor. 1:20). These aren’t distant hopes but present realities we lay hold of through relationship.
• Partakers of the Divine Nature- The ultimate purpose of these promises is transformation
  • God’s own characteristics begin to mark our lives (through ongoing fellowship): love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22-23—the fruit of the Spirit).
  • Result: We escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires (2 Peter 1:4). Temptation loses its grip as we become more enamored with Jesus than with sin.
• Call to Action: Diligently Seek with Your Whole Heart- moving beyond surface level “devotion”
  • Spend intentional, unhurried time in the Secret Place—daily interaction with God through His Word (which is a lamp to your feet, Psalm 119:105).
  • This pursuit isn’t selfish: Revelation received belongs “to us and to our children forever” (Deuteronomy 29:29)—generational blessing flows from it.
• Protection & Maturity for the Body of Christ- Growing in this knowledge isn’t just personal—it’s vital for the church
  • It protects against false teaching, apostasy, and being “tossed about by every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians 4:14). Peter wrote this letter to counter sensuous, denying false teachers—his answer was steadfast growth in knowing the Lord.
  • It brings maturity: No longer spiritual infants drinking milk, but growing into the full stature of Christ (Eph. 4:13-15).
  • It equips the whole body to function properly—fitted together, building itself up in love as every part does its work (Eph. 4:16).

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• The Invitation to Soul Rest
  • Jesus extends a personal invitation to the weary and burdened: "Come to me" for true rest, contrasting busyness (Martha) with sitting at His feet (Mary). This rest is a gift found only in Him.
• Modern Need for Slowing Down
  • In a distracted, high-paced world (constant phone use, shortened attention spans), we risk a "mediocre" faith. Slowing down—sitting in silence, disconnecting—revives our wonder in God's presence.
• What Soul Rest Is
  • Not just physical sleep, but deep, renewing refreshment: calm expectation, relief from burdens, inner peace.
  • Internal and eternal; rooted in God's unconditional love and presence in the "Secret Place."
  • Rest amid trials (not from them), as seen in John Paton's experience of peace while hiding from danger.
• How to Find Soul Rest (Jesus' Two Invitations)
  • Come to Me: Consciously turn to Him in prayer, Scripture, obedience; run to Christ amid fear, grief, weariness; physically create space (sit quietly without distractions).
  • Take My Yoke and Learn from Me: Exchange heavy burdens (legalism, sin, anxiety, self-striving) for Jesus' easy yoke—surrender control, walk in step with Him as He bears the load, empowers by grace, and teaches a Spirit-led life.
• The Promise
  • Yoked to Jesus brings deep soul-rest: freedom from sin's burden, shared strength, joyful obedience, and lasting peace—even in hardship. In 2026, choose the "good part" by pausing to rest in Him.

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• Original Design & Restoration
  • God created us for unhindered communion and intimacy (Eden). Through Jesus' death and the torn veil, we are invited back into that intimate relationship with the Father.
• Identity in the Secret Place
  • In closeness with God (Secret Place, beyond the veil), we discover our true identity as beloved children resting in Him before any tasks or callings.
• Two Narratives
  • We live either in our default self-reliant story or in God's better narrative/path. God invites and woos us into His story through time in the Secret Place.
• Dependence vs. Independence
  • Cultural independence contrasts with biblical dependence on God. True fruitfulness and direction come only from abiding in Christ (John 15:5).
• God's Promises of Guidance (Psalm 32:8)
  • Instruct – Practical insight and wisdom for the path.
  • Teach – Formal instruction (root of Torah), fulfilled by the Holy Spirit.
  • Guide with His eye – Intimate counsel from close relationship; sensitive to His slightest direction.
• Alternative to Yielding
  • Stubbornness (like horse/mule needing bit and bridle) leads to forced correction. Self-reliant paths seem right but end in death (Prov 14:12).
• Call to Action for 2026
  • Choose life in God's presence and path. Spend time in the Secret Place to hear His voice ("This is the way"), receive deliverance from fear (“spirit” of fear)/self-sufficiency, and walk the narrow, fruitful road He has for us – for our good, our children, and others we are called to reach.