06/03/2026
Goodmornin everyone it's Wednesday. I challenge you today to open up your Bible what ever you use and read one full chapter. Here is today's devotional.
You Say You Know Jesus
Scripture: “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.” — Matthew 7:21 (NKJV)
A lot of people say they know Jesus. They wear the shirt, quote the verse, attend church on Sunday, and post about faith online. But knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Jesus are two very different things.
The hard truth is that Jesus never asked for fans—He called disciples. A fan cheers from a distance, but a disciple follows. A fan likes what Jesus can do for them, but a disciple surrenders their entire life to Him.
If someone looked at your life outside of church, would they know you belong to Jesus? Would they see forgiveness instead of bitterness? Love instead of hate? Obedience instead of compromise? The evidence of knowing Christ isn’t found in what we say—it’s found in how we live.
Jesus gave one of the most sobering warnings in Scripture when He said that many would stand before Him saying, “Lord, Lord,” only to hear, “I never knew you.” Notice He didn’t say they never knew about Him. He said He never knew them. Christianity was never meant to be a religious title; it was meant to be a relationship.
Today is a good day to examine our hearts. Are we following Jesus because we love Him, or are we simply trying to fit Him into our schedule? Are we carrying our cross daily, or just carrying the label of being a Christian?
Jesus isn’t looking for perfect people. He’s looking for surrendered people.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, search our hearts today. Show us any area where we have been pretending instead of pursuing You. Help us not to simply know about Jesus, but to truly know Him and follow Him with our whole lives. Teach us to walk in obedience, humility, and love. Let our faith be more than words—let it be evident in everything we do. Draw us closer to You and help us become the disciples You have called us to be. In Jesus’ name, Amen.