John 14:23.
This wonderful promise was made by the Lord Jesus to him who kept His word. Such obedience could only flow from the heart that loved Him, and the consequence of love to the Son is the outflow of the Father's love. A similar thought is found in John 16:27, but a different word for "love" is used. Christ's word can only be really known by those who love Him. It is one thing to know the letter of Scripture, and another to know the word of Christ; although it is only as we know the Scriptures that we can learn His word in communion with Him. Mary of Bethany, in Luke 10:39, shows how His word is learned and known. It is possible to know, as a professing Christian the will of the Lord in measure, a knowledge that brings with it great responsibility (Luke 12:47) but it is another thing entirely to know the Lord's mind and will, as having sat at His feet like Mary, and lain in His bosom, like John (John 13:23-26). Moreover, the mere professor has no power to carry out the will of the Master he professes to serve; but the true disciple while learning of the Lord's mind enters into the enjoyment of His love, and it is in the power of responsive love that obedience subsists.