Thursday, March 1, 2012

How do you know Jesus?


Do you only know of Him through what others have said or have you met Him personally?


Do you know Him on a Sunday basis or do you know Him on a day to day basis?


Do you know Him because of what He has done for others or do you know Him because of what He has done for you?


Do you know Him as an acquaintance or do you know Him as your personal Lord and Savior?


Do you know Him on a business level or do you know Him intimately?


How do you know Jesus? 


Does this verse describe you and how well you know Jesus?


"Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God's Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. We know it so well, we've embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God." 1 John 4:13-16


Or will this describe how well you know Jesus?


"Knowing the correct password-saying 'Master, Master,' for instance-isn't going to get you anywhere with me. What is required is serious obedience-doing what my Father wills. I can see it now-at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, 'Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, our God-sponsored projects had everyone talking.' And do you know what I am going to say? 'You missed the boat. All you did was use me to make yourselves important.  You don't impress me one bit. You're out of here.' Matthew 7:22-24


Jesus You have given us the two greatest resources to know You. The Bible and the Holy Spirit. May it become our greatest desire to know You more than we desire to know anything else. To know You is to know life in its fullest. Thank You for the Holy Spirit and Your Word that allow us to know You intimately and personally. Amen