The Lord knows those who are His',

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"The Lord knows those who are His!" 2 Timothy 2:19

Does a father know his child, or a husband his beloved bride? Just so, the Lord knows those who are His. He knows them . . .
as the objects of His love,
as the purchase of His Son's blood,
as the temples of the Holy Spirit, 
as strangers and pilgrims upon the earth,
as suffering for righteousness' sake. 

He knows that they love Him—and grieve that they do not love Him more. 

He knows that they believe Him—and daily struggle with unbelief, mourning that their faith is so weak. 

He knows that they trust in Him—though doubts and fears will harass and perplex them. 

He knows that they obey Him—and often sigh, "O that my ways were directed to keep Your statutes always!" 

Beloved, the Lord knows that you are His, and He . . .
loves you as His own child,
cares for you as His chosen bride,
leads you as the sheep of His pasture,
guards you as the apple of His eye,
tries you as His gold and silver,
keeps you safely as His jewels, and
will soon exalt you as the gems in His crown!

"The Lord knows those who are His!"