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Do You Know Him?

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Good morning

Scripture reading: 1 John 2:2-5

Worship Song: Without Him

 


Meditation:

    There is a difference between merely knowing about an individual and becoming acquainted with that person. Knowing Jesus goes beyond merely understanding his biography. It is more than knowing about the miracles he performed, more than reading or hearing about him, or believing that he was an exemplary teacher. It involves more than gathering information. Knowing Jesus is not just a partial acquaintance but a deep, intimate knowledge. It means having a personal relationship with Him, making a conscious choice to follow Him. 

    Those who truly know Jesus place their faith in him, trust him, acknowledge their dependence on Him, recognize Him as the Redeemer of sinners, accept Him as their Lord and Savior, and realize their need for His presence daily. Knowing Jesus involves experiencing His love, His grace, and His mercy every day. It compels one to make drastic lifestyle changes, from engaging in ungodly deeds to performing righteous acts. 

    To truly know Jesus involves transforming one's lifestyle through a sincere desire to worship Him and a wholehearted commitment to living in holiness and in accordance with His will. Do not be misled by the world's misrepresentation; seek to know Christ personally through the Word of God. Do not turn Him away; instead, pursue a deeper understanding of the One who sacrificed His life for your salvation. As you immerse yourself in God's Word, your hunger for Christ will increase. Through the Word of God, you can know about Jesus, and through worship and prayer, you can fellowship with Him.

Let us pray:

    Almighty God, I have no regrets for the time I have taken to listen, read the Word, and invite Your presence into my life. I thank You, Lord, wholeheartedly for rescuing me from the miry clay and for planting my feet upon a firm foundation. The more I read Your inspired Word, the greater my desire to learn about You, who died for my redemption. Savior, blessed Savior, I desire more of You; I long for a closer relationship with You, one so strong that neither principalities, powers, present circumstances, nor things to come will be able to turn my heart from You. May You weaken the enemy's dominion and destroy his plans. Intervene, Lord, and intercept any schemes of the enemy designed to distract me, cause me to stumble, or hinder my commitment to serve and please You. Lord, may my life be a constant reflection of Jesus Christ residing within me, and may my earnest desire to grow closer to You never diminish. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray. Amen. 

Wishing you a joyful day.  🙌🙏

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