Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

Which celebrity do you know? Is it a singer, an actor, or perhaps even a television evangelist? Do you really know them or just know all about them? These days there is so much information available about celebrities it does seem like you know them, because so much of their life is very public. Fame will do that. Fame exposes celebrity to scrutiny.

How well do you know Jesus Christ? Do you read all that is written about Him? Have you read all or many of the commentaries that delve deeply into insights and background like a New York Times investigative reporter? Do you have all the skinny on this man God we call Lord of Lords and King of Kings?

Yes? Great!

Does your real world celebrity know you? Does this singer, actor or television personality know more about you than you know about yourself? No? I understand.

Does Jesus know you?

Matthew 25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Here is a reply to the foolish virgins. Please note these were declared virgins, pure in the sight of men, harmless and worthy. Yet they did not gain access because the Lord did not know them.

So many know Jesus as celebrity and believe that all they have to do to obtain eternal life is to know and obey the scriptures and eternal life is theirs. What they failed to understand is that this is a relationship.

To properly understand, go to the door of your favorite celebrity, which you “know so well” and knock at that door.