Joy of Knowing Jesus—To know Jesus is to receive the greatest treasure, drink from the fountain of eternal truth, and experience the most profound love. It is a transforming, divine interaction that changes our essence and reshapes our perceptions, priorities, and passions.
Knowing Jesus gives life purpose, meaning, and motivation.
Daily Devotional for October 3
“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.” (Philippians 3:8)
The Supreme Joy of Knowing Jesus
Imagine a harmonious combination of light and love, truth and grace, peace and joy. In reality, this is the realm of knowing Jesus.
Knowing Jesus is the ultimate pursuit and joy of life for many reasons.
First, in knowing Him, we discover the embodiment of love, which is unconditional, unchanging, and never-ending. This love redeems our past, transforms our present, and secures our future.
Secondly, knowing Jesus reveals the absolute truth—a truth that liberates, enlightens, and guides us. It provides a steadfast anchor amidst life’s tumultuous seas, granting clarity amidst confusion and light amidst darkness.
Devotional for every day here: Daily Devotional
Thirdly, through Jesus, we access divine grace—a grace that forgives, restores, and empowers. It’s a gift that heals our wounds, mends our brokenness, and revitalizes our spirits.
Finally, knowing Jesus offers an unspeakable joy, a peace that surpasses understanding, and an unshakeable hope. It surpasses all earthly pleasures, triumphs over all tragedies, and outshines all treasures.
Prayer for Today
Jesus, You are the supreme treasure of our hearts, the ultimate pursuit of our souls, and the consummate joy of our lives. We surrender all for the surpassing worth of knowing You, for we find life to its fullest in You.
Enrich our hearts with Your divine love, enlighten our minds with Your eternal truth, and fill our souls with Your unceasing joy. May our lives be a testament to the transformative power of knowing You, and may we radiate Your love, truth, and joy to the world.
In Your glorious and loving name, we pray. Amen.
To You
- How has prioritizing your relationship with Jesus, above all else, enriched and transformed your life?
- In what practical ways can you continue to seek and treasure the knowledge of Jesus in your daily life?
- How can the unparalleled joy of knowing Jesus influence how you perceive and interact with the world around you?
