John 1:10 (KJV)
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
Encouragement for Today
This verse is honest and relatable. Jesus was in the world He Himself made, yet many people did not recognize Him. That can still happen today. Sometimes God is closer than you think, but you do not notice. Life gets busy, you feel tired, disappointed, or your mind is full. Then faith can feel distant or unclear, while God is actually wanting to come near.
But this is also hopeful: Jesus does not give up. He still came, even when people did not know Him. That means you do not have to understand everything before God can begin working in your life. Maybe you do not recognize Him clearly in your situation right now. That is allowed. God can work even through your questions and doubts.
Sometimes we only recognize God later: in a conversation that came at the right moment, in a Bible verse that stayed with you, in an unexpected peace you cannot fully explain. Jesus is not only present in church, but also in your ordinary days.
In the church:
- You hear a song and suddenly your heart softens
- Someone prays for you and you sense, “I am not alone”
- A sermon touches exactly what you are struggling with
In society:
- A coworker shows unexpected understanding during a hard season
- A neighbor helps without wanting anything back
- A friend says the right thing at the right time
These are small signals: God is already there, even if you do not recognize Him right away.
Question to Pause and Reflect
Where might Jesus already be close in your life, but you may not have recognized Him yet?
Closing Thought
John 1:10 shows this: God comes toward us, even when we miss Him. He looks for you before you look for Him.
Take This With You
- God may be closer than you feel.
- Doubt does not shut Jesus out.
Pray simply: “Lord, help me recognize You today.”