That You May Know

 

 

In this life assurance is a good thing,

It’s like the song of the faith we so often sing,

“Blessed assurance Jesus is mine”

This we can know for sure and on him recline.

God’s word deals with the issue of knowing

In a number of statements worthy of reviewing,

Such assurances are there for our encouragement-

In the next few verses that will be my intent.

In 1 John chapter 3 and verse 2

We see a reference that for the future rings true,

But we know, it says when he shall appear

We shall be like him and his visage will be clear.

The world struts about on a pretense of knowledge,

Those that achieve it deem it their unique privilege,

They soar above others with superior disdain

Until it fails and they fall to the ground as though slain.

No such pretense in the Apostle John’s conviction,

He had met the Master and feared no contradiction

So that when he said we know he meant exactly that

Based on He that promised this was a fact.

1 John 3:5 is another Scriptural reference

That should strengthen our resolve in just an instance,

We know, it reminds us in the midst of the strife

“That we have passed from death unto life”.

Such knowledge brings us comfort in abundance,

It sharpens our focus and ensures our resilience,

We know we have eternal life; that we can esteem

By believing on the Son of God according to 1 John 5:13.

Any keeper of God’s word in God’s love is perfected,

Hereby we know that we are in Him and not rejected,

This is clearly borne out in 1 John chapter 2 and verse 5,

Such assurance should really redirect our drive.

Have a look at 1 John 3 and verse 24,

This should strengthen our faith in measures galore,

Hereby we know He abides in us by the Spirit he gives,

This convinces me that I have all I need in order to live.

1^st John 4:13 is a reference we should not miss,

It emphasizes the text before; now listen to this;

Hereby we know we in Him and He in us; not a mere visit-

And he assures us of this having given to us His Spirit.

Of unshakable confidence and assurance within

We know we have the petitions we desire of Him,

According to 1 John 5:14 and 15 He assures us still

That he hears when we ask any thing according to His will.

God’s will is synonymous with His Holy Word,

With these there’s no conflict; I’m sure you have heard;

And hereby we know that we are of the truth,

1 John chapter 3 and verse 19 supplies the proof.

Are you looking for assurance?  Want to be in the know?

Have your failings been reminders of “I told you so”?

Well embrace these pointers in this first letter of John

“That you may know” could signal your new dawn.

This knowledge is complete; in Christ it is formed,

It will safeguard you in all of life’s storms,

You will not regret it if you trust in God’s word

And His know so salvation; compliments: our Savior and Lord.

Stewart Russell © 2016