As we take a deep dive into Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17 this week,

we will discover together the deep desires of the heart of God.

Today we explore Jesus' desire to be known by his people.

Isn't it amazing to think the God of the universe

desires to be known intimately by you and me?

What a beautiful blessing and gift he desires to give each of us.

May we take hold of this gift and experience it fully today as we take a closer look. Welcome to the first 15 podcast. Just. Our scripted Our scripture today comes from John 17.3.

In it, Jesus says, and this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.

In John 173, Jesus states one of the most important and direct truths in all of his high priestly prayer. Jesus says, and this is eternal life,

that they know you, the only true God and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. Eternal life is knowing

God intimately.

Not just knowing about God, knowing of God,

or knowing others who know God,

but truly knowing Him yourself.

To be clear, consistently meeting with God directly

is not a prerequisite for salvation.

I can confidently say that I was saved as a young child, but it took years for me to discover

the wealth of relationship available to me through Jesus. I went to church, heard about God, served him,

and tried to live according to biblical principles.

But I didn't really know the God I was spending so many hours devoted to.

I hadn't really received his love for me.

I hadn't experienced the peace and joy of his presence.

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