Know
I hope you know God is for you. He loved you first and has a plan for you. He thought dying for you was worth it.
“I know that you can do all things and that no plan of yours can be ruined.” Job 42:2
Job spoke these words from his ash heap and through his physical pain; not from his couch and through his comfortable station in life.
Paul assured us that God has a purpose for all of us.
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28
To be known is important to everyone, and knowing God knows our name is incredible.
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1
“He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.” John 14:17
Jesus told His disciples that by Him doing what the Father required of Him, the world would know He loved His Father. John 14:30-31
Know this. You are loved. You are known. You are seen and you are protected. All because the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, lives in You.
Finally, be still, and know that God is God. He will be honored by every nation. He will be honored throughout the world. Psalms 46:10
Honor the One who knows you by name. Get to know Him.
—Beth Stafford, Daughters of Encouragement
Edits and hyperlinks by Gail Bouffard.