TOPIC: THE BENEFITS OF KNOWING JESUS
MEMORISE:
And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits". Daniel 11:32
READ: Philippians 3:7-11
7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
MESSAGE:
The joy that comes from knowing God is immeasurable. However, joy is just one of the many benefits enjoyed by those who know Him.
From our memory verse, you will understand that those who know their God will be strong and do exploits.
As a Christian, you do not have to be fearful about the challenges that come with everyday life.
God has empowered you to overcome whatever obstacles you might encounter. The Bible says in Romans 8:37:
…we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Furthermore, knowing Jesus empowers you to walk in victory every day and to be bold in the face of trials (Proverbs 28:1).
Fear can paralyze a fellow, but God has not given you the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
Knowing God and understanding His perfect love for you enables you to live above fear. The Bible says in 1 John 4:18:
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
After his encounter with the Lord, Paul was so full of joy from knowing the true God that he penned the words of today’s Bible reading, in which he confessed wholeheartedly that Jesus was everything to him.
Even after he had attained great heights in the Lord, he still longed to know Him better because he discovered that the more of Jesus he knew, the more joyful, fulfilled, satisfied and hopeful of eternal life he became.
I pray that you will experience this type of joy, in Jesus’ name.
Beloved, knowing Jesus increases your faith in Him, and as you increase in faith, you please God more.
The Bible says in Hebrews 11:6 that without faith, it is impossible to please God. The joy of having eternal life is drawn from knowing Jesus. John 17:3 says:
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
To know Jesus is to know peace because He is the Prince of peace (Isaiah 9:6). Knowing Jesus is knowing prosperity and abundance (Matthew 14:14-2 Corinthians 8:9).
Knowing Him is knowing divine healing and, better still, divine health (1 Peter 2:24).
All these and more are the benefits of knowing our Saviour. Beloved, do you truly know Jesus?
PRAYER POINT
Father, give me the power to prosper indeed, in Jesus’ name.
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
HYMN 27:
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!
2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge–
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he’ll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.
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