“I know Him” (1 John 2:3-6).  This simple statement of association means everything.  To know Christ is a declaration of a relationship of love that now compels one’s life. It means that I no longer live but now Christ lives in me and the life I now live I live for Him (Galatians 2:20).

I know Him means that my life is now His and no longer mine.  He is my master.  I am His servant.

I know Him means I treasure His Word in my heart that I may not sin against Him.

To know Him means I ought to walk like Him.  To do this means I keep His commandments.

I know Him means that I have given up self in order that He may truly abide in me and lead me.  To know Him means that I now trust Him with every aspect of who I am and how I live.

I know Him means that I love what He loves and hates what He hates.  To know Him means that this world system and the things in it that fail to uplift His Name in reverence are not my friend.

To know Him means I am now a slave to the righteousness He has given me.

I know Him means that I am a child of God and not a child of this world.

To know Him means I walk in His light and must love my brother as He has loved me.

I know Him means that He is changing me into His very likeness.

I know Him means that my life needs to be all about Him and His glory.

When it comes right down to it knowing Him means everything.  Two questions that I should be asking myself and others...

1- Do you know Him?

2- How well do you know Him?

Lord, thank you for making a way to know You.  Cause us to put knowing You better as our highest life aim.  May we truly love what you love and hate what you hate.  As we know you, may others see Your light shining through our lives.  For Your glory and honor.  Amen.