Are you known of God?

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“But if any one loves God truly [with affectionate reverence, prompt obedience, and grateful recognition of His blessing], he is known by God [recognized as worthy of His intimacy and love, and he is owned by Him].” 1 Corinthians 8v3 (AMP)

“But the person who loves God is the one whom God recognizes.” 1 Corinthians 8v3 (NLT)

One who loves God reveres Him, is quick to obey Him even when he doesn’t understand, and has a grateful recognition of His blessing. What is the benefit of loving God? The person is known of God. Matthew 7v21-23 (KJV) says “Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy name? and in Thy name have cast out devils? and in Thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Beloved, are you continuing in sin and expecting grace to abound? Are you professing God with your mouth but your heart is far from Him? God cannot be deceived. He sees the heart of all people. Repent and come back to your first love. Make sure you are known of Him.

Supplementary Text

“But the firm foundation of (laid by) God stands, sure and unshaken, bearing this seal (inscription): The Lord knows those who are His, and, Let everyone who names [himself by] the name of the Lord give up all iniquity and stand aloof from it.” 2 Timothy 2v19 (AMP)

And perhaps, you do not even have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. You are not born again. The Bible says:

“That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”  Romans 10v9-10

You can say this prayer: Heavenly Father, I come to You today, confessing that I am a sinner. I am sorry for all that I have done and ask that You forgive me for all of my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Lord Jesus, I ask that You be Lord and Saviour over my life. I believe that You came to die for my sins, and that God raised You from the dead. Thank You Father for translating me out of the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of Your dear Son. Thank You for sealing me with Your Holy Spirit of promise. Please keep me till the end in You, and may Your Name alone be glorified in my life, in Jesus name I pray, amen.

If you said this prayer today, know that you are now a child of God and that there is much jubilation in heaven because of you. Begin to attend a Bible-believing church, and keep the faith! Welcome into God’s family.