This month’s word is a powerful reminder: it’s not enough to simply know about Jesus—we must truly know Him for real. In a world filled with turbulence, trials, and spiritual warfare, God is calling His people to rise up, stand firm, and walk in genuine relationship with Christ.
What Does It Mean to “Know Jesus for Real”?
Many can say, “I’m a Christian,” or “I know God,” but the truth is, knowing about Him is not the same as truly knowing Him. To know Jesus for real means intimacy:
- Spending time with Him in prayer.
- Listening to His heart through His Word.
- Becoming vulnerable and open before Him.
- Allowing His Spirit to shape us.
Just like in the natural—when we spend time with someone, learn their thoughts, and share our heart with them—we grow closer. So it is with Jesus.
Rise Up in the Power of Christ
We are living in turbulent times where surface-level Christianity will not sustain us. To endure, believers must rise up and walk in the power and authority Christ has already given. Scripture reminds us:
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” – Luke 10:19
The enemy is relentless, but God has already given us the victory. When we know Jesus for real, we are fortified to withstand every fiery dart of the adversary.
The Secret Ingredients to Rising Up
Just like biscuits rise because of the secret ingredient—baking powder—we too rise in Christ by using the spiritual ingredients He’s given us:
- The Word of God – Study and meditate on Scripture daily (2 Timothy 2:15, Psalm 1).
- Prayer – Not only asking for things, but spending time in His presence.
- Fasting – Breaking yokes and gaining spiritual strength (Isaiah 58).
- Worship – Giving Him thanks in every season.
These spiritual disciplines are what strengthen us to rise above the enemy’s schemes.
Key Takeaways
- Knowing about Jesus is not enough—we must know Him personally.
- Times are turbulent, but God has given us power to stand in victory.
- Spiritual disciplines are the “secret ingredients” that fortify us.
- Failure is not an option—through Christ, we already win.
- When we rise up, we manifest God’s Kingdom on earth.
A Call to Intimacy
Jesus is not just “the man upstairs” or “JC.” He is the Way, the Truth, the Life, the Advocate, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, and the Lamb of God. To know Him for real is to know peace, joy, love, and victory.
As Romans 8 reminds us, all of creation is waiting for the manifestation of the sons and daughters of God. That means the world is waiting for us to rise up—but we cannot manifest what we don’t truly know.
Final Encouragement
Beloved, this is the hour for the Body of Christ to rise up. God is calling us into deeper intimacy, so we can stand strong and impact the Kingdom. When we know Jesus for real, we are equipped not just to survive turbulent times, but to overcome them.
Rise up. Get to know Him for real—for real. And when you do, you will walk in peace, joy, and power like never before.