This Month's Biblical Theme: Jesus Knows Us
The message that God knows us is reinforced over and over again in the Bible. Jesus told
a group of His followers not to worry because God knows what they need. Jesus knew
the heart of the woman who anointed His feet with oil and loved her deeply despite her
sin. Knowing Peter’s fear when they were walking on water together, Jesus rescued him.
Jesus wanted His disciples to know Him and see Him as their Rescuer just like God wants
us to know Him.
Do Not Worry
Matthew 6:25-34
Brite Idea: Jesus knows us.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught His followers about the kingdom of God and walking in His ways. As part of the sermon, He assured listeners that God knows what we need and He provides. If He provides for the birds and the flowers, He will take even better care of us. Jesus taught we should not worry about things such as food and clothes but rather focus on His kingdom.
God has always provided for His people. From Adam and Eve’s first day in the Garden of Eden, He provided food. When the Israelites left Egypt, God provided food, water, and everything they needed in the wilderness. But God also knew our greatest need was to be rescued from our sin. From the very beginning, He had a plan to send Jesus to live a perfect life and die on the cross. When Jesus rose again, He provided a way for us to live with Him in heaven forever, where we will never have to worry about anything again.
