One of the most incredible things to come from this blog is how my relationship with Jesus has developed and grown. Yes, I’ve been saved and believed in Jesus since I was eight years old. However, I grew up in a Jewish family, and we spoke of and to God!
In prayer this morning, I was thanking Jesus for my ever-changing walk and growth within him. I am excited as our friendship/relationship daily reaches a new pinnacle of understanding and depth!
So, how does one go about doing just that…creating and having a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ?
1st and foremost, you need to get to know who he is and what he did! The four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the New Testament of the Bible is the first place to start. The accounts of his ministry and time on earth are recorded and written by four men who walked beside him in the flesh! They walked with him, talked with him, laughed with him, shared meals with him, and he taught them!
Second, you need the desire to know him! When you meet someone who piques your interest, you have a natural desire to want to spend time with them, talk to them, be around them. We can do the same thing with Jesus! Jesus has been with God from the beginning of time. Genesis 1:26a NLT “Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us.” The Old Testament prophecies usher in Jesus, and Jesus within the gospels of the New Testament fulfill all the prophesies, again read his word and talk to him” he will talk back! I Promise!
Third, you need to care for and about other people! Matthew 25:40 NIV “The King will reply, ‘I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” What Jesus is saying is when we lend a helping hand, visit a shut-in, feed the hungry, give to the poor, love when we would rather fight, speak the truth and speak it with love. These actions are not only a reflection of our Lord, but these acts draw us closer to him in our spirits.
As we spend time with Jesus, He spends time within us, something magical happens, we begin to experience a renewed mind, a different way of thinking and viewing!
Romans 12:2 ESV “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Philippians 4:8 ESV “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
So I shall try and be a help to others in need. I shall read my Bible, starting with the four Gospels. I will try and not judge those who are different than myself and pray for others alongside prayers for my family…
That’s a great start…join me the day after tomorrow for a few more steps in our walk towards drawing closer to Jesus!
Thank you for joining me. Have a blessed day! 🥰
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