HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW JESUS? (Word for You today) Thursday, 4 September 2014 Dont you know me...? John 14:9 NIV A fascinating encounter took place between Jesus and Philip. When Philip said, Lord, show us the Father...Jesus answered: Dont you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? (vv. 8-9 NIV). Theres a lesson here for all of us. You can go to church regularly, serve on the board and sing in the choir, yet not really know the Lord. To truly know someone you must spend time with them, sharing and opening your heart. In other words, the relationship must become your top priority. This article you are reading is called a devotional reading because its aim is to bring you to the place where youre more devoted to Christ than anything else. Does that mean neglecting other things? No, it will actually enhance every other area of your life. The Bible says, He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel (Psalm 103:7 NKJV). Israel knew Gods acts because they were observers, whereas Moses knew His ways because he was intimate with Him. Israel saw what God did; Moses was close enough to understand His thinking and why He did what He did. Three times Jesus asked Peter, Do you love Me? (John 21:15 NKJV). The first two times Peter answered, Yes. The third time, frustrated by the question, he answered, Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You (v. 17 NKJV). Note the words, Lord, You know. You can fool others and even yourself, but the Lord knows the quality of your love for Him. Today His desire is to draw you closer to Himself. Are you available?
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