Knowing the One True God

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“This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” — John 17:3

In John 17, Jesus is praying to the Father shortly before His arrest and crucifixion. In this deeply personal prayer, He gives us a beautiful description of eternal life: knowing God and Jesus Christ whom He sent.

We often think of eternal life primarily in terms of duration—living forever. While eternal life certainly never ends, Jesus emphasizes something even greater: relationship. Eternal life is knowing the one true God through His Son.

The word “know” means far more than knowing facts about God. We can understand biblical doctrines, memorize Scripture, and attend church while still neglecting personal fellowship with Him. Jesus speaks of a genuine relationship in which we increasingly know God’s character, trust His promises, hear His truth through Scripture, and walk in obedience to Him.

This relationship is possible only through Jesus Christ. He came to reveal the Father and provide salvation through His death and resurrection. Christianity is therefore not primarily about religious activity or becoming a better person. At its heart, it is about being reconciled to God through Christ and living in fellowship with Him.

And that relationship begins now. Eternal life is not merely something believers receive after death. Through faith in Christ, we already possess it.

The greatest treasure of salvation is ultimately God Himself. Heaven is glorious because we will forever be with the One we were created to know.

Instead of approaching your devotional time simply as another task, spend time intentionally knowing God. Read His Word asking, “What does this reveal about who God is?” Then respond to Him in prayer.

• Father, help me know You more deeply.

• Jesus, keep my heart centered on You.

• Help me treasure fellowship with You above everything else.

You believed. You were baptized. Then someone handed you a Bible.

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