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REFLECTIONS
Knowing Jesus

Marilyn Riediger

John 10:3-4, 27

At the time of the school shooting in Taber, Alberta, we lived in a small town not far from there. My then eight-year-old daughter and I talked about the incident, as she was somewhat fearful of returning to her school the next day.

In the discussion, I reminded her that since she had asked Jesus into her heart, she was ready to go to heaven when she died.

Previous to this, her concept of going to heaven was that Jesus would come to take all of us there, at the same time. She didn’t want to go there without us, as there wouldn’t be anyone there she knew to look after her. I suggested that she knew Jesus and He’d be there to look after her.

“But,” she said, “I’ve never seen Him. I want someone to take care of me that I’ve seen.”

Yes, that was a child’s reaction, but it made me think. How well am I getting to know Jesus, and listening to His voice now, so I will know Him when I see Him? Also, how well am I showing others what Jesus is like, so they, too, will know Him and want to be with Him when they die?

Reflections is a column of brief reflections on Scripture passages. This one is by Marilyn Riediger from Fort St. John, B.C. Freelance submissions for Reflections (200-250 words in length) are welcome.

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