The Chosen

My Daily Musings-July 12th, 2026

One of my favorite moments in The Chosen comes in the Season 2 opener when John interviews the disciples years after Jesus’ resurrection. One disciple says that Jesus “knew him before he knew Him.” That simple statement has stayed with me.

Long before Jesus called His disciples, He already knew their personalities, their families, their strengths, their weaknesses, and every detail of their lives. The same is true for each of us. Jesus knows us far better than anyone else does—even better than we know ourselves.

What amazes me most is that He loves us anyway.

He sees every mistake we’ve made, every weakness we struggle to overcome, every burden we carry, and He never turns away. His love is complete, unwavering, and perfect.

Because of His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, we never have to face our trials alone. He understands our pain, strengthens us in our weakness, heals our broken hearts, and gives us hope to keep moving forward.

How does it change your perspective to know that Jesus has always known you completely and loves you perfectly anyway?

When have you felt His understanding and strength carrying you through a difficult season?

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Backstory:
While watching The Chosen, I was touched by a conversation between Philip and Matthew. When Philip asked Matthew what he did before following Jesus, Matthew replied that he had been a tax collector. Philip gently reminded him that what mattered wasn't who he had been before meeting the Messiah, but who he was becoming because of Him. That conversation made me wonder: even though I can't walk beside Jesus as His disciples did, is knowing Him changing me? As I learn more about the Savior and strive to follow Him, am I becoming a little more like Him each day?

Because I Know Him

As I strive to follow and be more like my Savior,
I must ask myself can I see changes in my behavior?
Am I becoming more kind and loving toward others
In this world that we share as sisters and brothers?

Am I becoming more patient with others on our journey?
Am I showing myself more patience and mercy?
Do I think before I speak when my thoughts are unkind?
Am I thinking the way Jesus would of the rest of mankind?

Am I seeing everyone around me through the lens of love,
Like Jesus would if He were here from up above?
Am I serving my fellowmen willingly like Jesus would?
Because He would look at everyone and just see the good.

Am I loving and giving myself more grace
As I look in the mirror at my imperfect face?
Am I becoming more faithful as I walk through every day?
Or does my faith depend on the lack of troubles that come my way?

I may not be able to see the change in my behavior,
But I hope that my transformation is visible to my Savior.
It doesn’t matter who I was before I met Jesus,
But what matters is that I am trying to overcome my every weakness.

The Takeaway: Spiritual growth is often difficult to see in ourselves. We may still notice our weaknesses and shortcomings, but Jesus sees every small step we take toward Him. The true measure of discipleship is not where we started, but who we are becoming through His grace. As we continue to know, love, and follow Him, He quietly shapes our hearts to become more like His.

Watch my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o76M3IAsMrE