If you are in the business world or know anyone who is, you have probably heard of the phrase "it's not what you know, it's who you know." This phrase was (and still is) often told to me by my dad whenever we get on the topic of business. In fact I think the first time I remember him telling it to me was during college as I neared graduation. Yes, a college degree helps you get a good job and gives you credibility, but most professionals will tell you that networking (a.k.a. "who you know") is a key component to landing a great job.
"It's not what you know, it's who you know." Although I believe this statement to be very true in the business world, I have been thinking a lot lately about how it applies to me and my walk with God. I have gone to church all my life and I feel confident that I know "what" is in the bible. There are stories like Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Jonah and the whale, Daniel and lion's den, Jesus performing miracles like turning water in to wine and feeding the 5,000, and the most important one of all: Jesus dying on the cross for our sins… but do I really know Him?
"It's not what you know, it's who you know." I have been pondering this statement a lot lately, especially as I count down the days until I launch for the World Race. I know of Him and what He has done for me, but I can't help but think that I do not have a truly deep, personal relationship with Him because I haven't fully let him enter into my heart. I am scared of what might happen and I don't want to give Him full control of my life because I always want to be in control. The botton line is that I am prideful and selfish. I have not allowed myself to get to know Him on that deep and personal level.
So I ask you for prayers. At the time of this blog post I am about 3 months away from taking the journey of a lifetime. I am about to travel across the world to spread love and share the gospel with people who have quite possibly never even heard the name of Jesus Christ. I ask that you pray for me and my walk with Him. Pray that He will break my heart and open my eyes and ears to what He has in store for me. Pray that my pride will crumble under His divine love and grace and that He will enter my heart and fill me up so that I can pour out His love to those I meet along the World Race.
Before I close out this blog post, I want to challenge you to think about your relationship with Jesus Christ. Do you really know Him and have you allowed Him to enter your heart? Remember — at the end of the day, it's not what you know, it's who you know. It is my prayer that you will allow yourself to get to know Jesus Christ and that you will invite Him in to your heart daily.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not of your own doing; it is the gift of God, not as a result of work, so that no one may boast. –– Ephesians 2:8-9
