John 2:23-25
23 Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name, observing His signs which He was doing.
24 But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men,
25 and because He did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for He Himself knew what was in man.

Getting to know who we really are is probably one of the most difficult, but important things we can do. It’s not that we can’t do it, but we often resist allowing the Holy Spirit to show us our true self.  It’s not a pretty sight. As Jeremiah tells us,

Jeremiah 17:9-10
9 “The heart is more deceitful than all else
And is desperately sick;
Who can understand it?
10 “I, the Lord, search the heart,
I test the mind,
Even to give to each man according to his ways,
According to the results of his deeds.

As we explore ourselves, the purpose is to identify the sin, turn away from it and change to what God has in mind for our lives.

When Jesus performed miracles in Jerusalem, He already knew the hearts of all men. There were many that had a superficial belief, impressed only by the signs of Jesus. He knew them and that they would quickly forget. Jesus taught about that in Mark 4 in the parable of the sower and the soils.

The revelation of our sin is only a revelation to us. The joy for God is knowing that we love Him enough to root it out, expose it to ourselves, and repent. The forgiveness we receive is His gift to us and our joy.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the Holy Spirit that brings our sin to light in our minds. Sanctify our hearts so that each day we grow in holiness, which is only possible through your precious grace. Amen.

Always praying for the glory of God,