As believers in Jesus we are inspired - and motivated in his mission - by 'knowing' him. We know of his love, of his promises, of his Spirit. And these things we know of him, and hold fast, drive us forward.
But there may come a time when even what you know of God, and truly do love, does not propel you forward. You may gaze on him, stunning in beauty, but having been poured out like a drink offering, there are no waters you can now tap to fortify you, to draw you up to your feet. It is here, my friend, that we need to consider the other side of the equation. When the well within is dry, and you feel there is no water to draw from, we need strength from without. Our relationship with Jesus is 2-way. We know him. We see him. And this inspires and propels us. But more importantly, we are known by him. Yes, when our eyes fade and our heart wearies, his eyes on us do not fade, and his love toward us does not weary. When in our human strength and love for God, we fail, in his divine power and love for us, God does not weaken. So if, my friend, the power that comes through you knowing God seems to dry up, consider the power available to you from being known by God. It is the same relationship, but from a different angle. And it may be that God wants you to draw from that source and discover new Spirit paths and horizons. It is like a 'drawing forth', a pull from Heaven, rather than a 'propelling forward', a push from behind. It is a power from 'eyes on you', rather than an inspiration from what your own eyes can see. It is being seen rather than seen. Being known, rather than knowing. 'God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his”...' (2 Tim 2:19) 'I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day...' (2 Tim 1:12) 'Whoever loves God is known by God.' (1 Cor 8:3)
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