The desire to draw closer to Jesus is and should be a lifelong goal, a way of life, your second nature. He isn’t a fad diet, a flash in the pan, someone’s agenda or idea of the time. He is the God of all creation, the giver of life, and guarantor of freedom from eternal death.
He is a lover (as in He loves) a friend, a companion, a confidante, a protector, provider, healer, teacher and parent! Why wouldn’t you want to get to know this guy! He’s amazing!!!
The next step in growing closer to Jesus is wisdom. How does one grow in understanding? The desire to learn is the first key; second, absorbing knowledge of the said subject. In today’s world of technology you can read online, be read to online, find an Utube study, teacher, and sermons. A word of caution, be sure your teachings are from the Bible, in the days ahead, many false teachers will lead many in the wrong direction. The ‘if it feels good, it’s ok’ society and propaganda are alive and loud!!! Open your Bible as you listen; make sure what you are hearing and learning lines up with the word of God! Ok, a little effort is another key! 😉
Like 2:52 NLT “Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people”
Be Humble! Set your ego aside, let your pride down, let yourself be ok with the fact you don’t have it all figured out and need help! Open up to the thought that you don’t know it all and some guidance would be a breath of fresh air! Learn to put other before yourself and that’s as simple as just caring about someone other then yourself. It’s difficult as we live in a ‘Me, Me, Me culture! Don’t ever be too big to say you’re sorry or too little to accept one!
Ephesians 4:31 ESV “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with malice.”
John 13:12-17 NLT “After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, ‘Do you understand what I was doing? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each others feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done unto you. I tell you the truth; slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.”
In these passages, the message is not literal, we aren’t expected to go out and wash people’s feet, and for this, I am most thankful. Still, Jesus’ message is one that we as Christians should work on adopting, and that’s an attitude of humility and self-sacrifice. We should never be above loving and serving (help) others.
I hope this brings you more insight into your path to a world that includes Jesus! The world is still a mess, but he’ll bring peace into your little corner! Ponder that, and while doing so, remember that you mean the world to Jesus!
Be blessed today and try and be a blessing to someone else!!! Thank you for joining me…🥰
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