Jesus Knows and Understands You

Does anyone know everything about you? That can be a scary thought. Even married couples sometimes hide the truth because they don’t want to hurt the other person’s feelings. Who wants to honestly answer questions like: Do you think I’ve put on too much weight? Do you think I’m too critical and overbearing? Yet there is an upside to intimate relationships and friendships. What does it mean to be able to confide in someone about your dreams and fears, and know they won’t laugh? Do you have a pal who knows all about you and likes you anyway? It’s much easier to let your hair down when you know someone appreciates you without expecting you to be perfect. Let’s face it. It’s much easier to make a joking remark or a casual comment when you don’t expect it to be repeated on Facebook an hour later. When someone “has your back,” you are less fearful of admitting your weaknesses. And one of the best ways to deal with your struggles is to be able to talk about them and get some feedback. Now, if you expect your spouse or a good friend to extend this kind of caring, why would you expect less from an all-knowing, all-seeing, all-loving God? Hebrews 4:13 comes immediately after a verse that talks about God’s word (the Bible) being sharper than a double-edged sword.