Like Knows Like: We understand someone best when we share similarities with them.
Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
1 John 3:2
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 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?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
Matthew 7:21-23
Person 1: Claim without change
Person 2: Deeds Without Devotion
Spiritual activity is not the same as spiritual intimacy.
You whispered to Your child today
But I haven't got a minute to listen
Your child is busy with the work of God and taking Him for granted
Got a lot to do today, kingdom work's the game I play
Lord my serving You replaced me knowing You
Bottom Line
Knowing the King is the Key to the Kingdom.
Focus One: Knowing Jesus
And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
John 17:3
Focus Two: Becoming like Jesus
Focus Three: Living like Jesus
Action Steps
Prayerful reflection:
- Do I know Jesus personally?
- Am I being transformed and becoming like Jesus?
- Am I living out the way of Jesus by practicing Jesus’ teachings?
Practice
- Create daily friendship space with Jesus
- Spend a couple minutes reflecting on Jesus’ activity in your life
