Ever thought about what a powerful thing it is to be able to say "I know Jesus"? Not just that "I know OF Jesus" but that "I KNOW Jesus". It's like... "SAAAANTA, I know him! I know him!" except, you know... with Jesus. And in a bit more serious tone maybe.
And it means not only do I know Him but He also knows me.
Carey was recently talking about how our church culture sometimes creates this caricature of this person named Jesus, who's so far from what Jesus really is He's unrecognizable. But He's not that. He's Jesus. The King. The Savior. The perfect man who walked on earth and went through all the same struggles and all the temptations we face. The man who decided that He loved us enough to go through unspeakable pain. He died such a humiliating death and all of it was so that we wouldn't have to be separated from Him.
Good grief.
...Lord, I don't think about or appreciate it enough. Thank you for seeking me out, for pursuing me when I stray and for forgiving me for the millionth time for the same stupid sin and then going one step further and casting it as far as the east is from the west. Thank you for knowing me.
Most of all thank you for letting me know you. Please help me bring you pleasure, 'cause you are worthy of all I am able to give. I praise your Holy name.
Amen and amen!!!!
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