And this is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent—Jesus the Messiah. John 17:3 (ISV)
There are some things I know that I wish I didn’t know. The other day I was at a lawyer’s office with a friend and I knew where the bathroom key was. I realized I wish I didn’t know that. I also which I didn’t know
What it feels like to stand next to an open grave.
The desperation that comes from standing next to a hospital bed after receiving bad news.
The shock of being laid off.
The sadness at having to lay someone off.
The anxiety when you are not getting paid and there are bills to pay.
The crush of divorce.
There are lots of other things I wish I didn’t know. I bet there are things you wish you didn’t know too.
But there are things I am glad that I know. I know that
God has a plan for my life. (Jeremiah 29:11)
God will never stop working on that plan. (Philippians 1:6)
That when Jesus died and was resurrected, I was given the greatest gift ever! (John 3:16)
That I am never alone. (Deuteronomy 31:6)
With God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)
And there is a future where there is no tears, no sorrow, no death and no bathroom keys in a lawyer’s office. (Revelation 21:4)
There is one more thing I know that keeps me going. I know Jesus. And I know he loves me. He loves you too. Do you know that?