January 5 | Know Jesus

“So then, you will know them by their fruits…And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.’”  Matthew 7.20, 23

Reading: Matthew 7

Before we move to far in our readings, let’s take a hard look at Matthew 7 and this word from Jesus.  Those whom Jesus’ knows and who know Him will bear good fruit.  God has given us the gift of faith to enter into a relationship with Jesus, so we may know Him and be known by Him.  Romans 10.9 says that we must believe that Jesus is Lord and that He has risen from the dead to be saved.

Prayer: Lord, may I bear fruit that is good.  Let me be assured with great confidence that I am known by You.