FAITH CAPSULE: It is not enough to be fluent in His word if one is not in Him. 

Psalm 116

Knowing about the name of Jesus is not enough to claim to know Him.
God answers to those who seek Him.
He is the same yesterday and forever. 
David said, “I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.” (2 Samuel 22:4) 
David was not entertaining with words, but he was gaining entrance into the court of God. 
David was gaining entrance into the presence of God through praise because it is praise that grants access to His court. 
Psalm 100:4 records, “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Thanksgiving will get you to the gate, and praise will get you into the court. 
David wanted to get to the court when He declared praise worship for His salvation from his enemies. 
Praise driven by joy, not just mouthful praise but praise from the heart, will get you to His court. 
What do you call Him? 
He has so many names no other god shares because He alone is the great God. 
Which of His names will you call? 
It is the name of God that you call that will answer for you. 
If you call on Him as a God of provision, He will answer to you, and if called on Him as a God of salvation, He will not deny Himself. 
The question is, do you know Him?  
Romans 10:13 records, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”  
Know His name to call on Him for salvation.
The word says whosoever calls, and whosoever could mean anyone that knows His name.
Those who know His name live by His word. 
Many respond to situations calling, “Oh my God”, or say, “Oh Jez”, but do not know Him.
Many people know about His name, and some know His name. 
Knowing the name of Jesus is not enough if the one who claims to know Him is not in Him. 
To be known in Him is to live the word of God daily. 
It is possible to live the word of God. 
If the word of God were not livable, God would not have the expectation for all to live by His word. 
Jesus said, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” (John 15:7) 
It is not enough to be fluent in His word if one does not abide in Him. 
One that abides in Him shall become known to Him.
The grace of God is sufficient, and it will make it possible to live the word of God.

Prayer for today: Ask that you be enabled to become consistent in calling on Him alone.