“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. This statement seems to be particularly true for those seeking employment. You may hold multiple degrees, and have years of schooling, but it always helps to know someone on the inside, a person who is willing to put in a good word for you. In the spiritual sense this holds true as well. There are many people who can quote scripture by chapter and verse. Or those who are thoroughly “educated” in doctrine, theology and practice. Well, good for them! I’d like to be more like that, sometimes. My question to them would be, “Do you personally know the God behind all of that knowledge?” Some, like the Pharisees and Scribes, might puff up and reply that their book knowledge was much more important. But, Jesus reminds us that really knowing him, far surpasses the faux righteousness those learned men possessed. He is our inside man. That person who knows all about us, and still loves us. As Paul told the Ephesians, “… and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Eph. 3:19 Our love for Christ should encourage us to learn all we can about him…creating a deep desire to be in His word. Remember, head knowledge is wonderful, but genuine love for Him will always be the key to entering His kingdom.
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