Know That You Know

Ever been absolutely certain of something only to later question yourself?  The older me is often positively sure I put something in one spot to find it has “migrated” [from that positively-sure spot] to another.  If I truly believe that, I must also believe it when Mr. Bill tells me his clothes are … shrinking.

The Bible assures us of many things, and perhaps one of the greatest assurances is found in 1 John, Chapter 5.  Bible commentator, Mathew Henry, calls this passage the “privilege and stability of the real Christian.” Verse 10-12 says, “Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning His Son. And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whosoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.”  Now, if you purchase a product with a money-back guarantee, you will benefit in one of two ways: product satisfaction or product refund.  The key to either, however, is a fundamental belief in the product itself.  So it is with the initial faith in Christ: he who believes no longer relies only on outward evidence (what he sees in others), he has [in his own heart] a testimony.  He understands personally what Christ has done for his soul.  John continues, “I write these things to you who believe in the Name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.” (V.13)  In this world, how rare it is to be certain – positive – absolute – confident of anything, however, God gives us full confidence of His salvation in the Person of Christ Jesus, His Son – The Guarantor.  Press pause here -- it’s shoutin’ time!  Well, my things will continue to “migrate” and Mr. Bill will continue to insist his clothes are shrinking, but one thing we are sure of: “Life is in His Son.” (V.11b)  Friend, I pray you … know that you know!