JESUS NEVER KNEW US

The Word of God is to give wisdom to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young. The daily study enables us to understand better and enhance our relationship with Christ. The Word teaches love and self-control; it gives us direction and guidance for developing a disciplined lifestyle. When we study the Word daily with an open heart and mind, the Holy Spirit will penetrate our fears, doubt, worries, and sinful lifestyle; and fill us with the love and faith of Christ; this is what enables us to be submissive to Him. We cannot walk in the dark and be accepted by Christ, even if we are being used as His vessel; if we participate in the world's sins, we walk in darkness.

Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' 23 And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'

Father, help us follow Your Son and listen to His instruction, so You will not forsake us. Lord, teach those who witness for You that we, too, must live as we teach; and not walk in darkness by pleasing the flesh. Lord, let those who plot against us not draw us into their evil schemes, which take our eyes off You, that will entice us to give in to evil. But, fill us with Your strength and courage to stand by Your Word; and not self-righteousness, which takes us out of Your protection. Father, only Jesus' wisdom and knowledge will save us from the ways of wicked men, so give us Christ-like character that will help us follow the path and plan You have for our lives. Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice that has saved us from sin through grace. Thank You for forgiveness and the strength to forgive others, and may Your Word continue working in and through us, in Jesus' name, Amen.