Praise God! Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He is not a hireling. He does not run out on you when the wolves are at your door. He does not keep His distance from you. No, He knows everyone who belongs to Him. His knowledge is full and personal. But His knowledge is not one way. He allows Himself to BE known by us.
Remember the truths in Psalm 23. The Lord is our shepherd. You can get as close to Him as you want. He will let you know Him.