Knowing Jesus
“9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. .” 2 Corinthians 8:9
Last night was the first Saints’ exhibition of the year. Although it really doesn’t count for anything, it was fun to watch, as familiar players mixed with the new guys. Everyone fighting for positions. This morning at breakfast I found myself engaged in deep conversation over the relative merits of the players I had watched the night before. The truth of the matter is that I never played football and have never met a single member of the team. Yet, there I was, expounding on their faults and virtues like I knew them personally.
Sadly, that’s how it is for many with Jesus. There are many who have never heard of Him; but there are many more who think they know Him because they know some facts about him.To put it in modern terms, it’s like going to a stranger’s Facebook page and, after having reviewed the “facts” there, conclude that we know that person.
In scripture to “know” another implied the deepest most intimate knowledge of another. Consider that Jesus came that we might know Him. Our God became man to make Himself knowable. For us to settle for anything less is to minimize the work of the incarnation.
Do you know Jesus? Or have you just gathered some “facts” about Him?
You’ve seen the bumper stickers: “Know Jesus. Know Peace. No Jesus No Peace.” Well, knowing about Jesus is simply knowing about Peace, but never experiencing it.
Who would ever settle for that?
Be blessed.
Nick
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