Knowing Jesus involves entering into His sufferings. He has called all who know Him to take up their cross and die to themselves. Are we up for that? Our readings are from the book, To Know Him. Here is a brief excerpt from page 22:
Thus, what is it to know this Jesus? Is
it not what every soul desires? Are His
forgiveness, life, and coming glory not
what every sentient being seeks, or ought
to seek? No other object satisfies
our longings. No one else identifies
and meets our every need, by giving us
himself. And when we look to Him, and trust
His Word, then in and by and through Him we
our Father, God, and sole Creator see.
And through this Jesus we are drawn to rest
within the Father’s holy bosom, blessed
and safe and loved unfailingly.
So do
you know this Jesus? Do you thus pursue
Him? Die each day to live for Him? For His
advancing Kingdom draw each breath? And is
the measure of your greatness, of your most
high aspirations, that you long to boast
of Him, and fill life with the fragrance of
His holy, pure, and sanctifying love?
If so, then yes, you know this Jesus. And
in knowing Him, you shall forever stand.
For reflection or discussion
1. How would you explain to a non-Christian friend what it means to know Jesus? How would you tell your friend to get to know Him?
2. How can you become more consistent in encouraging your Christian friends to keep growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?
Order your copy of To Know Him from The Ailbe Bookstore. Share today’s podcast with a friend and get together to encourage one another in this lifelong quest to know our Lord Jesus Christ. Nothing is more important or more satisfying than to know Jesus. I’m hoping you’ll press on in that quest.
