John 7:28

Aware of this discussion regarding his roots Jesus decides to address the issue, even as he is teaching in the temple. He interrupts his discourse and shouts out, “What do you mean ‘We cannot know where the Messiah comes from?’ You know me! Of course you know where my hometown is. I did not just appear out of thin air. The One who sent me deals with reality—He is about truth. Sadly, you are not acquainted with Him.” John 7:28 EFP 

Ouch! The conversation among the crowd comes back on their heads. They are arguing with themselves about whether the fact that they know information about Jesus disqualifies him from qualifying as the Messiah. Jesus cuts to the chase and sets them straight. They may know information about him, but they do not know him. To know him would mean they would know His Father in heaven—God. But they don’t. 

Sort of sounds like many of us—me, in particular. I know a lot of things about Jesus. I know a lot about God. But I’ve learned over the years that knowing things about God, and even Jesus, does not necessarily change me. Knowing God is not the same as knowing about God. Knowing God is all about walking with God; talking with God; experiencing quality time talking and listening. I am in daily and desperate need of God. I need to spend more time with him. I need to learn to listen for his prompts. The latter will not likely happen without the former. I want to know and to be known by God. I know my place is with Him.