Knowing God is a profound and intimate relationship, one that requires more than mere acknowledgment of His existence. Many claim to know God, but the critical question remains: does God know them? Jesus warns in His parables that not everyone who calls out "Lord, Lord" will enter the kingdom, for many are called, but few are chosen. He emphasizes that He does not know those who practice lawlessness, unrighteousness, and iniquity, despite their claims of familiarity with Him. To truly know God means to experience Him intimately, as depicted in the imagery of a husband and wife, a groom and bride, reflecting the deep bond between God and His people. Obedience is inseparable from knowing God. Jesus declares that if we love Him, we must keep His commandments. Without obedience, there can be no genuine love for God, for all unrighteousness is sin, and all of God's commandments are righteousness. God reveals Himself as a God of lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, exercising these traits in the earth with unwavering standards. He is straight, just, and consistent, never compromising His laws. As His people, we are called to reflect these same characteristics, growing in grace and knowledge to embody His holy, righteous character. To be known by God, we must strive diligently, making every effort to supplement our faith with virtue and to practice righteousness. This striving is a struggle against adversaries and a fervent labor to align with His will. We must exercise lovingkindness toward one another, maintain proper judgment, and remain steadfast in obedience, just as He does not waver. Though we may fall short in weakness, we do not practice sin but repent and continue on the path of righteousness, resisting the wearing down by the adversary who seeks to weaken us in these perilous times. By knowing God through obedience and intimate relationship, we can be assured that He knows us, and we will persevere through the narrow gate.