The Reality of Knowing Jesus

Jeremiah 1-2; John 10

“’My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.’”

John 10:27-10

Jesus describes what it means to know him in a relationship like sheep who know their shepherd. This is more than intellectual assent to doctrinal statements. It is a knowing of Jesus’ voice as our spirit is united with his Spirit. When we belong to Jesus, we know it!

We know the reality of eternal life and the inner peace and confidence that our lives are in his hands. We know our value to the Father and his value to us. We know the reality of his presence and protection in every circumstance, and we experience his love. This is not religion, but a deep, abiding relationship with God through faith in Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Is this relationship a reality in our lives?

It’s too important to gloss over by quoting scripture or remembering past spiritual experiences. Jesus speaks to his sheep; they know him and follow him with peace and inner confidence in the reality of his presence.

“Lord Jesus, I am listening, and I will follow, for your glory.”