What I Know . . . .

What I know
I'm not a scholar. I never even completed college. There are a lot of things I don't know. However, I do know the most important things that anybody could ever know.

I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that God is real. I know He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die a brutal death to cover my sins. I know Jesus saved me from everlasting punishment for those sins and He is with me every second of every day.

I know my life would be vastly different had I not accepted Jesus as my Savior. I know without Him I would not have the promise of a home in Heaven. I know because of what He did for me, I'll see Him face to face and He'll give me a big hug some day. I know I'll see my mother again, as well as all of the other friends and family members who have died knowing Christ as their Savior.

I know Jesus gives me peace that surpasses anything that anyone else can provide. I know what it really means to be free. I know what it means to have total peace in my soul, even in times of heartache and trouble. I know when others let me down or turn their backs on me, He never will.

I know I did nothing to deserve His Amazing Grace: He gave it to me as a gift because He loves me so much. I know I could never repay Him for that gift that caused him pain and agony, but I know I'll serve Him in this life and in eternity because of that gift.

I know I've never regretted turning to Jesus and I know I never will. I know it's not always convenient or politically correct to be a Christian and outwardly proclaim my devotion to Him, but I know He's worth any criticism and snickering that is directed toward me. I know any ridicule and persecution I have suffered in the past or will suffer in the future doesn't come close to what He endured for me.

I know I've let Him down in the past. I know I will no doubt fail Him in the future, but I know I'll feel deeply burdened when I do and His Still Small Voice will guide me back to Him. I know He'll never throw me away and I'll always be in His Hand.

I know I never had lasting peace and contentment before I bowed before Him for mercy and relinquished my life to Him. I know He's the Only Way to Heaven, and I know I'm going there when I die because I trusted Him as my Savior so many years ago.

I know there are so many who are searching for peace and satisfaction in everything imaginable in this life, but to no avail. I know there are so many who deep in their souls are longing for peace and joy. I know how it feels to be alone in the dark of night and feel so sad, so lonely, and so helpless. I know that I want everyone who reads this to know the same Peace and Joy I know.

I know that by simply calling out His Name . . . . Jesus. . . . there is a stirring in the heart. I know anyone who even whispers His Sweet Name . . . . Jesus . . . . feels it. I know if you know Him as your Savior, the name of Jesus fills your soul with awe and overwhelming joy. I know if you don't know Him personally, you will feel conviction by the mere mention of His Name. I know if you simply ask Him, He'll forgive you for anything you've ever done and will fill your heart with indescribable joy and peace. I know that if you do that, you're assured a home in Heaven too and your life will never be the same.

I know you'll never regret trusting Jesus. I know Jesus loves you and He desires more than anything that you'll come to Him for peace and comfort like you've never known. I know He loves you and He wants a personal relationship with you. I know none of us are promised another day or even another breath. I know you should call out His Name now and should not put it off. I know tomorrow will be too late for so many.