Have
I been with you all this time, and yet you haven’t known me, Philip? (John
14:9)
Philip had been with Jesus almost since the
beginning of His ministry. In this passage, thought to be near the end of that
work, Jesus observed that he still didn’t know who Jesus was. Many people, even
those who may appear to be closest to God, still do not know Jesus for all that
He is. That kind of relationship is a knowledge that comes only from intimacy
with God; time alone with Jesus, experience relying upon Him, and burdens
shared with Him.
Do you really know Jesus? Your life, and the
lives of other people depend upon on this knowledge. As you lead your people
toward the Lord, there will be opposition. Friends, colleagues, business
associates, employees, and others will challenge you to conform to more
acceptable behavior – even to simply be reasonable. If you want to continue
doing what the Holy Spirit leads you to do, you must have this intimate
knowledge and trust in Jesus. You will not prevail against the powers and
principalities which actively work against the Lord’s will.
Continue today to spend time with Jesus. Ask
that He reveal more of Himself and His desires to you. Learn to know Jesus
well.
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