Do you Know Him

21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' 23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'
Matthew 7:21-23


I love how direct Jesus is in this passage as I think that the message of His words here separates the fence riders from true disciples. If Jesus were to ask you the same question today, “Do you know me?” what would your answer be? Do you know Him? Have you committed your life to obeying the promptings of His Holy Spirit on your heart of hearts? Has knowing Him changed the decisions that you make and has your relationship with Christ positively impacted your priorities and the way that you spend your time and money? What would others say about you and your relationship with God, would your colleagues and friends and family even know that you life has been restored and that the Creator of the world makes His home in your soul and would they even know that his very presence affects everything that you do? Have you truly accepted the miracle of Jesus into your life and have you truly surrendered your will and everything that you are to the direction and control of our Lord and Savior who loved you so much that He gave his life to make this all possible. Do you know Him? If your answer is yes, then I celebrate with you today as you have found the secret to living an abundant life full of grace and love like no other. If your answer is no, then I would challenge you to get on your knees and to ask Jesus into your heart of hearts right now. He is longing for you to look His way and to invite Him into your life. Do this now and then hang on for dear life as your world will never be the same as the love of God becomes real to you and changes your life for eternity.