The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/011414.cfm) reminds me again that knowing God is not enough.
Romantic relationships usually start with attraction. Then after it, one does a lot of research to get to know the person. Ask common friends. Stalk on facebook, twitter and instagram. And eventually trying to know the person in a personal level. No matter how much you know about someone, if you don't know him personally, then it is not enough. This is what we are reminded of with our relationship with Jesus.
Like the unclean spirit, we may know who Jesus was - the holy one of God. (He knew this even if others at that time still do not know who Jesus was) but this is not enough. Knowing about Jesus is very different from having a personal relationship with Him. Only when we have this relationship, and put our effort into building and strengthening it, can we really claim to know Him.
May we be inspired and challenged to step up our relationship with Jesus.
Father God,
Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for the reminder and challenge to know you in a personal level. May i not be satisfied with textbook knowledge about you, but strive to have a personal and intimate relationship with you. Amen.
Blessed day!
In Christ,
-g-
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