We're continuing to read through the Gospel of John. Today's reading is John 17:1-26.
This knowing is not directly linked to feeling anything or seeing anything. You might, you might not.
This knowing is not linked to a set of doctrinal beliefs. It is more than knowing about Someone or something.
This knowing is experiential and relational. This knowledge is based upon an encounter, a relationship. Something has happened to you! That something happened because of Someone!
This knowing is present, possible and progressive. God is not out to frustrate you. He is out to reveal Himself to you. There is always more to experience in God. It's not just for the so-called "great saints." It's for you. What possibilities!
You can't have this experiential, relational knowledge without Jesus Christ. Church can't give it to you. Tradition can't give it to you. Doing good works can't give it to you. No one else can give it to you. Jesus alone can give you this knowledge and relationship.
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