May 29


Knowing Him Better


I can really know Christ....

Philippians 3:10 (NLT)


I want to know Christ....

Philippians 3:10 (NCV)


I gave up all that inferior stuff so I could know Christ personally....

Philippians 3:10 (the MESSAGE)


I’m finding I can live with a person for 25 years and still learn new things about them. It happened today.

My wife and I were sitting next to the big windows in the living room—safe and warm as howling wind tossed the long, green garland on our front porch back and forth. Though it was dark and gray outside, new light was dawning on the inside. Our conversation turned to my son Ryan and the movie he was watching upstairs.

"Hmm. That’s a good movie. In fact, The Hunt for Red October has always been a favorite of mine.”

“Really. Kris, you’re kidding me. Why is that a favorite?”

Well, it’s got suspense, intrigue, and people from two nations work together for a good cause.”

“Wow. Is that all?”

“... plus ... I like the actors.”

As the wind whistled and blew outside, Kris reminded me of a simple truth. We get to know each other as we spend time together. Time: it’s what God wants with us more than anything. And now, it’s what I want with Him too!


Lord God, grant that our time together may be sweet. Teach me more and more about You. Show me Your love and speak to my heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.