But if anyone loves God, he is known by Him. – (1 Corinthians 8:3, HCSB)
But whoever loves God is known by God. – (1 Corinthians 8:3, ERV)
But if someone loves God, it is certain that God has already known that one. – (1 Corinthians 8:3, VOICE)
To know God is to love God, and to be known by God is to be loved by Him. The more we know God, the more we want to know. Love pursues knowing more. God, in His wisdom and grace, knows all who seek Him and loves all who choose to belong to Him. I love that God uses healthy earthly relationships to give us glimpses of the fullness of His love and kindness. For example, in a marriage, when we realize that we love our spouse, we are drawn to know them more. Likewise, when we love another, we are known by them. This is true with close friendships and family bonds as well. If we can be known by the people we love, how much more can we be known by the One who knit us together in our mother’s womb? He knows the number of hairs on our head, and everything about us. The good, the bad and everything in between, yet He loves us still. May we ever pursue the Lord, who is love, so that we learn even more to love as He loves us.
As we choose love God,
We soon come to know;
How well we are known,
Through the grace He shows.
Ever He meets us,
With mercy and grace;
He shows us kindness,
As we seek His face.
To know and love God,
Is the greatest gift;
He shows us His heart,
And how He uplifts.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that even before we knew You, we were loved and known by You. Thank You that as we seek You and come into a relationship with You, You show us that we are known and loved. Forgive us for the times that we have neglected to love as You call us to love. Teach us to lean into Your love so that we may love likewise. Show us how to love those around us as You intended, so that many may come to know You personally. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we love You and ever seek to know You more. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. – Psalm 16:11
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