WHADDA YA KNOW?

“…because I know whom I have believed…” 2 Timothy 1:12

“Whadda ya know?” This phrase is often used as a fun greeting, but it’s actually a good question to seriously ask ourselves. “What do you know?” What are you absolutely, positively, without-a-doubt certain about? Well, there’s always your Social Security number. It definitely doesn’t change – even if someone steals your identity! The fact that our kids will wake up wanting breakfast and not wanting to brush their teeth is a pretty sure bet! And I imagine that you can think of at least one friend who you are sure would walk with you through anything.

Knowing that we know what we know about something greatly impacts our actions and attitudes in the different situations of life. Paul was suffering. He makes that point very clear to Timothy in verses 8 and 12. But even in suffering, Paul was not ashamed to be considered a felon, and Paul was not wondering if his pain was worth the price. Why? Because Paul knew who he knew and what he knew. Paul knew Jesus and Paul knew Jesus was faithful.

So do we. We know Jesus. We know He is faithful. We know we are His, that He has a plan, and that there is more to life than just this life. Listen to the comfort and encouragement God gives us in these “KNOW” verses.

“Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.” Psalm 100:3
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14
“You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.” Acts 10:36
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:13
“Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.” I John 3:2

Live today like you “know whom have believed,” and the next time someone says, “Whadda ya know?” smile and say, “Let me tell you!”

Time For A Little R&R

RECOGNIZE
Through the Bible, circumstances, and other people, God continually reminds us of many things we can know about Him. Today be on the lookout for these reminders and think about what you know.

RESPOND
Keep a list of “Know Notes” – things you know about Jesus from personal experience. As you face days of discouragement or doubt, reading your “Know Notes” will give you confidence that He is faithful and will continue to be your loving, powerful God.