The only way to truly know the Creator is through complete Emuna. Only emuna can bring you to true knowledge and awareness of Hashem‟s greatness, as the verse states “And I will betroth you to Me with emuna (faith), and you shall know God” (Hoshea 2:22)There are many verses that tell us to know Hashem: “Know this day and consider it in your heart… (Devarim 4:39),” “Know the God of your father (Devrei HaYamem I 28:9),” “Know that Hashem is God” (Tehillim 100:3). These verses, as well as many others, command us to know and be aware of Hashem‟s presence at all times and not to forget Him for even an instant.Great kings constantly remind their subjects that they have a monarch, and soldiers in particular are trained to know who their king and master is “In order that His fear should be on their faces” (Shemot 20:17), so that they should serve their master unconditionally. Subordinates are constantly told, “Know that you have a master” The intent is that they keep this in mind and never forget it, in order not do anything against his will.The same is true of the Kingdom of Heaven. We are told “Know the God of your father” Know it, and don’t ever forget it! “Know this day and consider it in your heart, that Hashem is God!” Know that Hashem is God! We need to be reminded over and over again. Everyone is generally conscious that “Hashem is God,” however, the distractions and enticements of this world cause many not to be aware of it more often than not. This is why the Torah reminds us, “Know that Hashem is God!” “Know the God of your father!” The Torah is telling us to bring this knowledge deep within us, until it‟s fixed in our minds and in our hearts at all times. This is the meaning of “You shall know this day, place it upon your heart that Hashem is God”Everyone‟s knowledge and awareness of Hashem is unique to himself, according to the scope of his heart. Basic knowledge of God derives from what we have been taught by our holy forefathers, who exerted themselves their whole lives to disassociate themselves from all materialism. They subjugated all their negative traits and desires, releasing themselves from the root of evil. This was how they came to true recognition and understanding of their Creator.They have left this inheritance to us and it is our obligation to accept it with great joy. “Fortunate are we, how good is our portion, how pleasant is our lot, how wonderful is our inheritance!” (Morning prayers).When the Torah commands us to „know‟ God, it is teaching us to bring this holy knowledge into our minds and bind it to our hearts constantly, in order that “Awe of him will be upon our faces so that you shall not sin” (Shemot 20:17). –Sichot HaRan #217