DOES THE LORD KNOW YOU AND WILL HE WELCOME YOU HOME?

SCRIPTURE: 
The Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, 
whether he is slave or free.
(Ephesians 6:8)
 
MEDITATION:
We might not know all there is to know about the next life, 
but this much is certain – the day Christ comes will be 
a day of reward for those who know Him.
Those who went unknown, on earth will be known in heaven.

Those who never heard the cheers of men, will hear the cheers of angels.
Those who missed the blessings of a father, 
will hear the blessings of their heavenly Father.
The small will be great.
The forgotten will be remembered.

The unnoticed will be crowned and the faithful will be honored.
The winner’s circle isn’t reserved for a handful of the elite, 
but for all of God’s children – those whom He knows and who love Him.
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, 
having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life 
that the Lord has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12)

In Matthew, Jesus says there are some who think they are heaven bound, 
but they will not be known by Him.
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of 
heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 
Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your 
name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 
Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, 
you evildoers!' (Matthew 7:21-23)

Our goal in this life is to ensure He DOES know us.
How can we develop a friendship with the Lord?
We strive to know Him better by spending time with Him (consistently
praying, reading the bible, and worshipping with other believers).

ACTION:
How is your relationship with the Lord?
Do you just know about Him, or do you know Him?
More importantly, does He know you?
How much time to you spend with Him each day?
Do you visit Him at His house on Sundays?
How often do you allow your own desires to take precedence 
over His desire for you to meet with Him and other believers?

Pray,
“Lord I want You to know me. Show me where I have neglected 
opportunities to build my relationship with You. Forgive me for
not diligently pursuing my relationship with You. Help me to be 
consistent in spending time with You. Create in me a desire to spend
time with you daily in order to really know You and not just know 
about You. I want to be with You and receive me reward when I 
leave this world. May I never forget what You did for me on the 
cross. Thank You and I pray that my thoughts of Your sacrifice will 
be my motivation to know You better.”