Does He Know You?

SCRIPTURE: Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” 2 Timothy 2:19 (NKJV)
Identity fraud is a rampant problem in today’s hyper-technological climate! One must be saavy about protecting one’s p.i.i. (personal identifying information). The cruel barrage of problems visited upon the unwary user of the Internet, cell phones, and other devices inspires a fresh appreciation of God’s unmistakable knowledge of those who are His! (Nahum 1:7; 2 Tim. 2:19) A more significant question—the answer to which has eternal repercussions-- is will the Lord recognize you by His divine identifier—the blood of Jesus Christ? Hebrews 9:22 removes all other would-be qualifiers!
I recently upgraded my cell phone, and my favorite “inhouse techie” (my hubby) told me that before I begin using it in earnest, I’d have to set up “face recognition.” No one wants to have to enter their passcode every time they pick up their cell phone. Well—inasmuch as it was the first full day of my new phone, after he’d transferred my stored data from the old phone to its replacement, my husband stopped me. I hadn’t been up more than fifteen minutes, hadn’t been to “hair and makeup,” and was still in my jammies. As my husband observed me searching out “settings” in order to establish facial recognition, he stopped me: ‘Uh, Niecey, that’s not the face you want your phone to recognize, is it? We both let loose our first guffaw of the day with that shared consensus!
Soon afterwards, I prepared to adjust the image that I wanted my cellphone to recognize. (Later on, he averred that the phone wouldn’t really be “stumped” when I sought to use it with my “au naturale” face). Still, beloved reader, the holy God of heaven is not at all impressed, as some human beings may be, with our church membership/ attendance, our record of good works, or even our “sweet” reputation—aka, our ”public face.” Our holy God is not impressed by our address or our charitable donations—I could continue with a litany of surface characteristics that are highly esteemed by people who’re NOT investigating the Scriptures for themselves. This same God is primarily seeking one attribute above all others: the presence of His Son indwelling our heart and life through faith in His atoning death for my sin and yours at Calvary (Romans 8:8, 9)! If a man-made technological gadget can require facial recognition to facilitate its owner’s use of the same, why do so many refute the requirement of the omniscient God of heaven to establish a DIVINELY DISTINCTIVE prerequisite which authenticates our relationship with Him?
PRAYER: Dear Father, we thank You that Jesus Christ is our Advocate and Great High Priest, and that we have not been left in the dark about how we can know and be known by You. Your name be exalted! Amen!
By Sis. Denise Diggs
I recently upgraded my cell phone, and my favorite “inhouse techie” (my hubby) told me that before I begin using it in earnest, I’d have to set up “face recognition.” No one wants to have to enter their passcode every time they pick up their cell phone. Well—inasmuch as it was the first full day of my new phone, after he’d transferred my stored data from the old phone to its replacement, my husband stopped me. I hadn’t been up more than fifteen minutes, hadn’t been to “hair and makeup,” and was still in my jammies. As my husband observed me searching out “settings” in order to establish facial recognition, he stopped me: ‘Uh, Niecey, that’s not the face you want your phone to recognize, is it? We both let loose our first guffaw of the day with that shared consensus!
Soon afterwards, I prepared to adjust the image that I wanted my cellphone to recognize. (Later on, he averred that the phone wouldn’t really be “stumped” when I sought to use it with my “au naturale” face). Still, beloved reader, the holy God of heaven is not at all impressed, as some human beings may be, with our church membership/ attendance, our record of good works, or even our “sweet” reputation—aka, our ”public face.” Our holy God is not impressed by our address or our charitable donations—I could continue with a litany of surface characteristics that are highly esteemed by people who’re NOT investigating the Scriptures for themselves. This same God is primarily seeking one attribute above all others: the presence of His Son indwelling our heart and life through faith in His atoning death for my sin and yours at Calvary (Romans 8:8, 9)! If a man-made technological gadget can require facial recognition to facilitate its owner’s use of the same, why do so many refute the requirement of the omniscient God of heaven to establish a DIVINELY DISTINCTIVE prerequisite which authenticates our relationship with Him?
PRAYER: Dear Father, we thank You that Jesus Christ is our Advocate and Great High Priest, and that we have not been left in the dark about how we can know and be known by You. Your name be exalted! Amen!
By Sis. Denise Diggs
Archive
2023
January
MOVING INTO A NEW YEAR AND LEAVING YOUR BAGGAGE BEHINDEncouraging You in the New YearA Veteran StudentAll of God’s Gifts Are Wrapped in JesusThe Gift that Keeps on GivingA Faith That’s Signed and SealedI Remember Grandma (Part I)I Remember Grandma (Part II)Roots Growing DeeperSTANDING IN HIS PEACEBE WARY OF COMPARING! (Part I)BE WARY OF COMPARING! (Part II)TIE A YELLOW RIBBON...[Part I]TIE A YELLOW RIBBON... [Part II]The One That Got Away [Until Now] Part IThe One That Got Away [Until Now] Part IIThe One That Got Away [Until Now] PartWINTER, ALREADY ?! [Part I]WINTER, ALREADY ?! [Part II]HE KNOWS!Godly Hope vs. Positive ThinkingHope DeferredCalled To Endure!The Greatest Expectation!The Ear and Eye GateCourage, Saints!!Getting to Know Him- Little By LittleSame Storm Different Boat pt2The Apron of ServanthoodGetting to Know Him- Little By LittleConfess It as Sin!
February
People Are Laughing Out Loud at My BibleMe, Myself, and I (Depression)I Have to Qualify to Run the RacePreach, Preacher!Does He Know You?LESSONS FROM A LOWLY HOUSECAT (Part I)LESSONS FROM A LOWLY HOUSECAT (Part II)God’s Obedient Wild Kingdom (Part I)God’s Obedient Wild Kingdom (Part II)PRAISE God for WITNESSES!Sock LintSock LintNO GAS! NO BRAKES! SAY WHUT?! (Part I)NO GAS! NO BRAKES! SAY WHUT?! (Part II)THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE (Part I)THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE (Part II)Having The Faith to Favor And Follow A Faithful God (Part I)Having The Faith to Favor And Follow A Faithful God (Part II)MORE THAN 'SUPER,’ MORE THAN 'HERO'!HE IN WE, AND WE IN HE! [where 'we' can also be 'me'] (Part I)HE IN WE, AND WE IN HE! [where 'we' can also be 'me'] (Part II)MAKE FEBRUARY THANKSGIVING HISTORY MONTHTAKE HEED HOW YOU WALKTrust and ObeySpiritual ImmaturityMake It PersonalCain was Able and So are YouClimate Change
March
Loving My SpouseStop! In the Name of Love!Ask Not, Have Not!Beneficial GraceThe Incomparable ChristRECEIVE The CHIEF CORNERSTONE! Part IRECEIVE The CHIEF CORNERSTONE! Part IIDETRIMENTAL DELAYSFootprints On the Mountainside Part IFootprints On the Mountainside Part II...I SMELL SMOKE IN THE AUDITORIUM...The Heartbeat of His HeartThe Wayward and The ObedientThe Potter and His Vessels of ClayGod Can Use Anybody!You’re Canceled!Today’s Assignment!There You Go, Again!I Messed Up!The Worker and The Work!Repent and Obey!God Can Reach Anybody, But Will You?Wonder Working PowerThere is Work for You to Do!Yes, God Does Reveal Himself to Us!Now Hear ThisImperfect, But Usable!Preach the WordGod Can Save AnybodyThe Hard WordThe Message of Salvation from God
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Amen to the distinction without extinction... Thanks be to Jesus!