How well do you know Jesus? Do you know the One you believe?

Do you know Him as the living God in your midst? Alive and present to respond to your needs? If Jesus is not alive and present we have turned Him into an idol.

Do you know Him as one who is with you amidst fiery trials? As He was with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire and during the reign of a terrible king in Nebuchadnezzar?

Do you know Him as one who protects you from lions as He did Daniel? At school or at work, you may be surrounded by people who hate you. Do you see God keeping you in the middle of them all?

Do you know Jesus as an unchanging friend, guide, and love of your life? When we experience Him alone, we can tell others about His love.

Jesus is our Good Shepherd. We are the sheep of His pasture. Following Him, hearing His voice, and doing His will is the normal life God has called us into.

Know Jesus, know life.

No Jesus, no life.

Maranatha, praise God, and amen.