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Though Jesus came into this world to give His life as a ransom for many ( Mark 10:45), another reason for Jesus' coming was to make THE FATHER KNOWN. ( John 1:18) The Holy One Who had not been seen by the eye of man was to be seen in the flesh of Jesus. This reminds me of the conversation Jesus had with Philip after mentioning Himself as the only access ( John 14:6) to the Father.

We read. . .
"(8) Philip said to him, 'Lord, SHOW US THE FATHER, AND IT IS ENOUGH FOR US.' (9) Jesus said to him, 'Have I been with you so long, and you STILL DO NOT KNOW ME, Philip? WHOEVER HAS SEEN ME HAS SEEN THE FATHER. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? (10) Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works.'" ( John 14:8-12 ESV)

The works of Jesus testified to the power of the Father working in and through Him. As the disciples got to know the Lord better they were to begin to KNOW THE FATHER better. Simply said: to know the Lord was to KNOW THE FATHER. Though many during that time heard the teaching of Jesus, marveling at His knowledge (i.e. John 7:15), and could not deny His power to do what no one else had done ( John 9:32), they still could not see Who He was. These Jewish leaders thought they KNEW GOD ( John 9:29), but they did not know as they should! Even simply knowing facts about Him is not enough.

James wrote. . .
"(1) You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe -- and shudder!" ( James 2:19 ESV)

Believe and shudder, but where is the change? Where is the acceptance? Where is the relationship? Just knowing facts about God and acknowledging He exists does not mean one really KNOWS HIM! Let us be satisfied, not with knowing about, but in KNOWING HIM. Truly KNOWING GOD in a way that changes our life. KNOWING GOD in a way that causes us to seek to always please Him. KNOWING GOD in a way that brings comfort even in the midst of life's challenges. KNOWING GOD in an intimate relationship encompassed by His ever present awareness of our life. This is where the blessing of KNOWING will be found.

Have a great day SHOWING WE DO KNOW!
Carl

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