We all have all different types of relationships-some people we know of...like a friend of a friend who we have never met or Jennifer Anniston or George W. Bush-we know "of " them but we don't know them. We know who they are...or do we really? Then we have aquaintences that we know kinda/sorta...it isn't until we make the choice to take the time and effort to get to know someone...through conversation, spending time together, listening, sharing our heart and pains and great times too-that we get to really know someone...so that we become intimate friends.
What good does it really do us to know who Jesus is? Really doesn't that just make it about religion? To just know who He is and what He stands for serves what purpose? He calls us to go beyond that and to truly know Him...intimately-in fellowship, friendship, relationship. it is only then that we begin to understand how much He loves us. How can you ever think someone loves you if you don't even know them? He loves me and you but if we don't get to know Him-we can't begin to grasp even a piece of that truth. If we don't understand His love for us-how can we trust Him and have faith in Him?
Just like any friendship, any relationship it takes two. Jesus is already there waiting for us...He always has been....but it is up to us to open our hearts to Him so we can begin to get to know Him. Through that first step we can begin to know Him-not because we are worthy-we are not...but it is by His righteousness only that we can receive this eternal gift. From that comes the opportunity for a beautiful intimacy like none other.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' Mark 12:30
Love your new blog Elaine!
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