How do we know we are known by the Lord?

The scriptural assurance that 'The Lord knoweth them that are his' provides profound comfort to believers. This statement indicates that our status as God’s children is secured not by our works or feelings but by His sovereign choice and promise. God's knowledge of His people extends beyond mere intellectual acknowledgment; it reflects His intimate and saving relationship with them through Christ. This assurance is rooted in the eternal covenant of grace, affirming that we have been chosen, redeemed, and sealed. Such knowledge allows believers to rest in the security of their salvation, knowing it is not contingent upon our fluctuating faith but anchored in God's immutable nature and His faithful promises.