God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his.” (2 Timothy 2:19)
Oh, the comfort for this inspired inscription from the pen of the apostle Paul – that our Lord Jesus Christ knows those who are his! For all those who, by grace through faith, are trusting in Christ alone for their salvation, Jesus knows you intimately . . . Jesus knows you savingly . . . Jesus knows you lovingly . . . Jesus knows you eternally.
God’s solid foundation is built upon none other than the chief Cornerstone, our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. And what is built upon the foundation of the Rock of Ages, stands firm for ever and ever. Sin cannot shake this foundation. Satan cannot shake this foundation. Death cannot shake this foundation. He who became flesh and dwelt among us, He who took our sins in His own body nailed to a tree, He who walked out of the grave on the third day, He knows all those who are His for He is their God and they are His people.
Now if this is your truth today is it not a source of great encouragement regardless of where this finds you? Perhaps you are in the middle of storm winds that are blowing. Rejoice in the truth that Jesus knows you and is your solid foundation. Perhaps you are facing a very difficult decision in life. Rest in the truth that Jesus knows you and is your solid foundation. Maybe you are up against the waves of daily challenge and feel like you are facing it all alone. Respond in the truth that Jesus knows you and is your solid foundation.
A final word about being sealed with this inscription. In the ancient world, the “seal” is a distinguishing mark that denotes a number of things including approval, authenticity, and authority. Within the context of this passage we are to understand the “seal” as the marking of ownership and with ownership comes provision and protection. Think about it this way. Because the Lord knows you as His, you can be certain of His continued provision and protection no matter what you are facing because greater is the power that is within you than any power that comes up against you. Let that truth set you free today to do all God is calling you to do and to be all God is calling you to be.
This is the Gospel. This is grace for your race. NEVER FORGET THAT . . . AMEN!
