I Know You! Devotion 12

“…The Lord knows those who are His…” 2 Timothy 2:19

God knows you. What an amazing truth! The full of power, filled with splendor, all holy King of the Universe knows little me! “The Lord knows those who are His…” And He knows you well. Jesus is a good shepherd who knows His sheep (John 15:14). Sheep aren’t like cows which can be placed in a pasture and pretty much left alone; sheep must have close, continual contact with their shepherd.

A good shepherd knows each of his sheep thoroughly. He knows their personalities, their habits, their likes and dislikes. He understands their fears, their excitement, and their needs. When a shepherd notices that a sheep is missing, he knows exactly which one has left the fold. This intimate knowledge helps him search the best places for his little lost lamb. Each is special and each is well-known.

God knows you. Right now in the middle of sustaining creation and fulfilling His plan, God is focused on you. He knows your thoughts today. Your heart. Your schedule. He knows your personality, your habits, and your concerns. You are special to Him and you are well-known by Him. You will never have to reintroduce yourself to God or remind Him of who you are. He will never forget you. He will never ignore you. You are very precious to Him. You are His.

God knows you best.
He loves you most.
It doesn’t get any better than that.



Time For A Little R&R

RECOGNIZE
What is your reaction when you realize that God really does know YOU?

RESPOND

Rejoice today that God knows you and that He loves you.