2 Corinthians 5:16
From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard Him thus no longer.
*Strong's Ex. Conc. No. 1492
Regard: be aware, behold, consider, perceive
From the Greek word 'eidó' (pronounced i'-do): I know, remember, appreciate.
When first we learned of Jesus, we thought of Him only as a wonderful Teacher, a great Prophet, a Man of God. But now, now that we know Him for who He is, the only begotten Son of God who took our sins upon Himself, dying in our stead and rising up from the dead. Where, after a few more days on this earth, He then ascended into heaven where He is seated at the right hand of God interceding on our behalf, on behalf of His followers who are still here.
Once we only saw His marvelous miracles as wonders, now we see His face, dimly but getting clearer day by day. We see from a great distance with the eyes of our faith.
There was a time when we what we knew with the understanding of a child bridged the gap between the head and the heart, revealing Christ Jesus for who He is. We have moved beyond reading the printed Word on a page to seeing the Living Word written on our hearts. While we do not comprehend or understand everything we read yet, we remember that we did not know everything when we were mere infants or children, either. It is a seeing that becomes a knowing.
In our natural bodies we first learned to turn our bodies to the ground, then crawl, then walk and run. Learning to walk by faith is just as essential for the born again creation that we are in moving forward in our daily lives when we live for Christ.
While my faith in Christ is no longer in the crawling stage, even as a maturer Christian, I am still learning how to walk by faith. I believe what God says is Truth and that His promises will come to pass. I have believed on the Name of His Son for my salvation. Therefore, knowing this wonderful joy I pray for each and every one of you to know this joy that I have to be yours.
When Jesus asked His disciples if they knew who He was, Peter responded, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16; Mark 8:29; Luke 9:20; John 6:68, 69).
Do you know my Jesus? Do you want to?
Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved."
John 1:12 "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."
Our Father - Don Moen
Learning To Be Loved By You - Melissa Helser & Caged Birds
O Come To The Altar - Elevation Worship
Jireh - Elevation Worship & Maverick City
Spirit Lead Me - Michael Ketterer
Refiner - Maverick City Music
First Love - Nathan Taylor
Fill My Cup - Andrew Ripp
