“Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, the Lord knows them that are His…” 2 Timothy 2:19a “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.” John 10:14 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them and they follow me.” John 10:27 The Greek word that is used for "know" in these verses is “ginosko.” This word means “to know by examination.” This means that Jesus knows us inside and out. Jesus knows our every thought and every motive. Jesus knows us better than we know ourselves, and He knows us on a deeper level than we can ever know. Jesus knows who are. He knows our names. It is great to know that Jesus knows our names and calls us by name. Jesus knows who we are in reference to all aspects of our lives. He knows all of our weaknesses, all of our strengths, and He knows our doubts and fears. We can take comfort in the fact that Jesus knows everything about us, yet He still loves us! Jesus knows who you are and He loves you! I want to recall what Jesus said about this matter in Matthew 10:29-31: “Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall to the ground without your Father. 30. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31. Fear not therefore, you of more value than many sparrows.” Jesus knows why we are. Jesus knows what we are supposed to be doing while we are live on this earth. He knows that He wants us to know Him in a saving relationship before anything else. Jesus wants us to know His will for our lives, and has given us the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in this direction. Within this framework, Jesus knows specifically why we are here. He has a purpose, or purposes, for our lives. He knows what we should be doing in our daily lives, and what we should be doing in our service to Him. There is great comfort in knowing that we are doing what Jesus wants us to do with our lives. When we are saved, the Holy Spirit gives us gifts of service. Jesus knows why you are here! Join Him in it! Jesus knows where we are. He knows where we are in our relationship with Him. Are you living in a daily intimate relationship with Jesus? Do you go to Him in daily prayer, (In my case, I go to Him on an almost hourly basis. It’s not because I am so holy, but because of my need for His guidance in my life.) Jesus knows where we are in our relationships with other people. He knows all about our relationships at home, at work, at play, and in the church. If we are close to Him, we will be closer to the people in our lives. Jesus knows where you are! Take comfort in the fact that Jesus knows us and praise and glorify Him. Bro. Joe
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