Know Me Lord

 “But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?”  - Galatians 4:9

I just found it interesting that Paul chose to highlight the difference between us knowing God and Him knowing us.  I didn’t look into what this verse is about or why it is stated how it is.  It just made me stop and think about the truth to the words.  Whether or not we allow God to “know” us, He is continually making Himself known (whether we choose to acknowledge it or not); on the other hand although God is all knowing it is our decision as to allow Him into our lives or to live on our own.  I think that is what this verse is getting at.  No matter what God is God and He has given us Himself (through His creation, word, and spirit), however it is our choice whether or not we give ourselves back to Him.  It reminds me of Matthew 7:21-23 when Jesus says:

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.  Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name and in Your name drive out demons and in Your name perform many miracles?’  Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’”

This doesn’t mean God did not “know,” it simply means we never let God in.  Once again this places the responsibility on us and not God.  Which is how it should be.

Thank You Lord for the reminder to give myself to You.  For I know that if I am not conscientious of dying to myself and living for You, I won’t die to myself and live for You.  As Wed Neal states “If you are not consciously thinking His thoughts, you are not thinking His thoughts.”  Lord help me to consciously think Your thoughts, and willingly live for You.

Amen