Scripture References: Psalm 139:1-24; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 10:28-31; John 10:27; Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
Intro: Have you ever felt the deep longing to be truly known? Sometimes we try to be known for superficial things – our style, achievements, possessions. But there's a deeper knowing God desires for us. His heart beats with this truth: "I know you." Today, we explore what it means to be intimately known by the Creator and how that truth transforms everything.
Key Points:
- God Knows You Intimately (Psalm 139): He formed you, knows your thoughts before you think them, your words before you speak them. He sees your every move. His thoughts toward you are precious and countless. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. This applies to you, regardless of your past or circumstances.
- Seeking Worldly Identity vs. God's Knowing: We often seek identity in temporary things (like the speaker's "cute socks" phase) or through personality tests. We compare ourselves (Divergent example). While roles like "good mom" or "hard worker" are good, they aren't the fullness of who God knows us to be. He sees the unique purpose He placed within you.
- Known Even in Difficulty (Matthew 10): Jesus reminds the disciples their hairs are numbered while sending them into persecution. The promise isn't an easy life, but His constant presence and intimate knowledge of us through the hardship. You are valuable to Him, even when life is tough.
- Embracing Your Unique Role (Romans 12, 1 Cor 12): Like a body or a football team, we each have a unique, God-given function. Comparison ("I'm not a hand, so I'm not part") hinders the team. Knowing God knows you frees you to embrace your specific gifting and purpose, contributing to the whole without insecurity or striving. Stop focusing on inadequacy, fix eyes on Him.
- From Self-Focus to God-Focus: Feeling unknown leads to comparison, insecurity, striving – all forms of self-focus (even negative self-focus). Living in the truth of being known shifts our focus to God, unlocking identity, victory, and confidence to run our race.
Conclusion: You are known by God. It's a sealed fact. This truth isn't just comforting; it's empowering. It frees us from the trap of comparison and striving for worldly validation. When we embrace how deeply God knows and loves us, we can confidently step into the unique calling He has for our lives, keeping our eyes fixed on Him, the perfecter of our faith.
Call to Action: Let's repent for settling for lesser identities ("cute socks") and believing lies of inadequacy or comparison. Let's declare together: We are known, chosen, and loved by God. We are His daughters/sons. He is for us. Fix your eyes on Jesus and ask Him to show you how to walk in the fullness of being known by Him and live out your unique purpose this week.
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