He Knows His Own

📖 Thankful Thursday — He Knows His OwnThere is something wonderfully comforting in the words of Jesus:“I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me.”— John 10:14“I know My own.”Maybe it’s because I’ve watched Finding Nemo too many times, but I couldn’t help thinking about those seagulls: “Mine! Mine! Mine!” 😂Obviously, that’s not quite the picture Jesus had in mind!But there really is something precious about those words:“My own.”If you belong to Jesus, you aren't just another face in the crowd.The Good Shepherd knows you.He knows your name.He knows what makes you afraid.He knows where you're tired.He knows the questions you haven't said out loud.He knows your weaknesses.He even knows your failures.And He calls you His own.💭 Today's TruthThe Shepherd who knows everything about you still calls you His own.We've spent a lot of time lately talking about knowing God's heart.But today, turn that around:While you're learning His heart, He already knows yours.And Jesus doesn't merely say that He knows His sheep. He tells us how deeply He loves them:“I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” — John 10:11The Shepherd who knows you completely...gave His life for you.That's the cross.You are fully known—and in Christ, deeply loved.So maybe on this Thankful Thursday, we don't need to make it complicated.Just spend a few moments saying:Jesus, thank You for knowing me.Thank You for knowing what I'm carrying.Thank You for knowing where I'm weak.Thank You for knowing what I need.Thank You for knowing my failures and still loving me.Thank You for calling me Your own.🙏 Today's PrayerLord Jesus, thank You that You know me completely. You know my fears, my questions, my weaknesses, my failures, and everything I carry today. Thank You that I don't have to hide from You or perfectly explain myself to You. Thank You for calling me Your own and for loving me enough to lay down Your life for me. Help me listen to Your voice, follow where You lead, and grow to know Your heart more each day. In Jesus' name, Amen.If that prayer expresses your heart, pray it with me—or find your own words and spend some time with the Good Shepherd today.I'm learning His heart... and I'm thankful that He already knows mine.🎙️ Today's Five More Minutes is also available wherever you listen to podcasts.