“And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.” – 1 John 5:19-20
We live in a confusing world and there are many questions begging to be answered. Sadly there is far too much guessing. Admittedly there are things we can’t know. but there are certain things we could and should know. Here’s some examples:
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT JESUS? Without a knowledge of His person and work, who He is and what He has done, we could never be saved. To have faith in Christ we must have the facts about Christ. You can’t just conjure up in your mind a “Christ” created by your imagination as some do. That’s no better than the man made religions of the world.
DO YOU KNOW JESUS? It’s one thing to know about Jesus and another thing to actually know Him. You could study the life of the President and learn much about him without ever actually meeting or knowing him. Sadly that’s the way it is with some people regarding Christ. They can rehearse many facts about him, but they do not have a relationship with Him. Christ is more than a subject to be studied. He is a person to be known. That demands trust as well as truth, faith in addition to facts. Do you know Him as your Lord and Savior?
DOES JESUS KNOW YOU? This might seem like an odd question, but it’s legitimate. Matt. 7:21-23 describes some who thought all was well when it wasn’t. It’s the same with many today who will hear Him say, “I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity“. (vs.23). Knowing His title and traits isn’t the same as trusting Him. Even sincerity isn’t sufficient. Religion is no substitute for a relationship. The question is, “Do you know that Jesus knows you?” He knows all those who have received Him through faith. Upon that you can rely! You can know that He knows you. As 1 John 5:13 says, “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”- HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
