Knowing Him Daily

05.August.2025

There is a vast difference between knowing about someone and truly knowing them. We can read about a person’s life, memorize facts, and even admire them from a distance—but that doesn’t mean we know their heart. It’s the same with God. Church attendance, Christian quotes, and even Bible knowledge aren’t substitutes for real relationship. Jesus Himself said something sobering in Matthew 7:23: “Then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” The word He uses for “knew” is intimate—it’s the same word used to describe the union of husband and wife.

He didn’t say, “You didn’t serve enough,” or “You didn’t read your Bible enough.” He said, I never knew you. That’s what eternal life really is: not a destination, but a relationship.

“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”  ~John 17:3~

Every day—every moment—we make choices. We either choose to involve Him or to walk independently, subtly (or overtly) excluding Him. But relationship isn’t part-time. He doesn’t want weekend visits. He wants to walk with us, laugh with us, comfort us, correct us, and pour out His love through us. This is what we were created for: unbroken, joyful fellowship with the One who made us.

We’ve talked before about how the anointing flows through relationship. It isn’t earned by effort, but carried in intimacy. And if we’re being honest, sometimes we’ve traded that intimacy for lesser things—temporary things. We’ve chosen entertainment over encounter. TV shows that create fantasies rather than faith. Music that stirs emotion but not devotion. Habits and hobbies that hold no eternal value.

God is so gentle. He doesn’t force Himself in—but He invites us to choose.

“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. …Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!” Deuteronomy 30:19 ~NLT~

The past might call to us—whether it’s with sweet nostalgia or heavy regret. But no matter how much we look back, we cannot go back. The past is settled. And the future? Yes, we should have vision. Habakkuk 2:2 tells us to write the vision and make it plain—but vision is for direction, not escape. We are called to be diligent in the present, right here, right now.

Every moment of our day is an opportunity to invite Him in. Washing dishes can become worship. Driving can turn into dialogue. Silence can be sacred. He longs to be part of it all—not just the quiet times with your Bible open, but the messy moments, the errand runs, the tired evenings, the unsure decisions.

The most beautiful truth of all? When you know Him, you carry Him. His presence flows with you, because He walks with those who walk with Him.

“My goal is to know Him and the power of His resurrection…” ~Philippians 3:10 CSB~

Reflection :

• Are there areas in your daily life where you’ve excluded Him?

• What’s one thing you can do today to bring Him into your “ordinary” moments

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Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You, There is no greater thing… You’re my all, You’re the best, You’re my joy, my righteousness… And I love You, Lord.

I am determined to be so intimate with Him that I hear His whispers and follow His heart, not just His hand.

If you’ve never given your life to Jesus, or if you’ve walked away, trying to do life your own way it’s not too late. He’s calling you back. He’s been waiting.

Return to Him today. Surrender your plans, your pain, and your past. He’s ready to restore, renew, and realign you with your divine purpose.

~ Dear Heavenly Father ~

Thank You for sending Jesus to die on the Cross just for me. I admit that I have sinned, and I repent. I ask You to forgive me. I believe that He died and rose again. Right now, I make Him the Lord of my life. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. My sins are washed away, my past is forgiven, and my future is bright. Thank you for saving me. In Jesus’ Name Amen.

Make today count and see you tomorrow.