Tuesday 10 November 2026, Week 46, Daily Devotional

Day 28 of 256

I Know You Not

Does Jesus know you?

“But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’”
Matthew 7:23 NLT

Opening thought

Have you ever walked up to someone you knew, to greet them or exchange pleasantries, only for that person to ask, "Who are you? I don't know you"? Or has someone come up to you as a neighbor or friend, to thank you or to hug you, and you pushed them away and asked, "Who are you? I don't know you"? How would you feel in such an encounter?

The devotional message

Heaven Will Be Full of Surprises

This Scripture reminds us that heaven will be full of surprises. Many people we call "Papa," whom we revere and almost worship, may be far from knowing Jesus. Coming to church or answering a Christian name does not make you a child of God.

He Knows His Sheep

Jesus knows His children. He said, "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me" (John 10:27, KJV). Jesus' children hear His voice. My own children know my voice; when they hear it, they run to me as their father.

Does God know you? You may know your pastor, the best gospel musician, a prolific frontline preacher of the gospel, or the best player in the world, and yet not know Christ, and He may not know you.

Examine yourself today. Have you received Him into your heart? The Scripture says, "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" (John 1:12, KJV). Have you received the power to become a true child of God?

Coming to church or answering a Christian name does not make you a child of God.
Udeh Tochukwu Livinus · Day 28, I Know You Not

Reflect on the Word

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  1. Do you know Jesus personally, or mainly know about Him through others?

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  2. How well do you recognize His voice?

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  3. Have you received Him and believed on His name?

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Put it into practice

Closing prayer

Lord Jesus, I do not want to be a stranger to You. I receive You into my heart today, and I believe on Your name. Thank You for the power to become a child of God. Teach me to know Your voice and to follow You, so that on that day You will know me as Your own. In Jesus' name, amen.

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