“Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”
2 Timothy 2:19 (NIV)
The Lord knows those who are His.
Some of us might think that this knowledge is like a head count or attendance roll.
Actually it is more than head knowledge, rather it is intimate knowledge of a person’s being.
We can say this because the Greek word translated “know” in 2 Timothy 2:19 is translated “union with” in Matthew 1:25 while describing Joseph’s behaviour towards Mary.
Joseph knew Mary’s name and knew all about her as he lived with her and travelled with her to Bethlehem, but Joseph would not have “intimate knowledge” of Mary, until after Jesus was born.
How is it that Jesus our Lord could have an intimate knowledge of us?
Well we willingly tell Him all about ourselves, confessing our sins and dreams and desires.
We surrender to Him, offering our bodies as living sacrifices.
He searches our hearts and our minds, and blesses us.
This knowledge describes a relationship with our Lord that is personal.
Does He know us?
Do we open up to Him?
Or do we hide from Him like Adam hid in the garden?
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