Human
beings can have a superficial relationship with anyone. We chitchat about the
weather, politics, grandchildren, health issues, sports, etc. Our conversation
never gets deeper or more intimate than this with our mere acquaintances.
Yet,
with those in whom we have invested our time, energy and emotions, our
communication is deeper and more fulfilling. We share a unity of goals,
beliefs, world view, and perspectives.
When
we form a personal union with one person, we tend to meld into one mind, heart
and soul. We adjust our customs and activities to complement each other, and we
attempt to use restraint in our reactions to our differences.
When
we form a deeper commitment, we delight in each other's presence and enjoy
activities in which we are both included. We have our different hobbies and
interests, but we support one another in all areas of our life.
The
same is true in our relationship with our Living God. We look forward to each
new day in His service, because He walks with us and in us through every moment
of it. He guides, blesses and unconditionally loves us, as we keep our focus
firmly riveted on Him.
Christianity
is not what we do, but who we are. Our relationship with Christ is not only
spiritual, it is also personal, practical and proactive. Christ is our whole
life (Colossians 3:3-4).
Once
we repent of our sins and turn over control of our life to God, our
relationship is permanent and productive. He is our good Father, and we
unreservedly rely on and trust in Him.
When
we see Jesus, we see the Father as well (John 14:9). Jesus is in our Father God
as one Being; and they are in us (1 Corinthians 8:6). We engage in this unity
every moment of the day, being led by God's Holy Spirit and accomplishing His
perfect plan for our life.
Prayer:
Father
God, people do not understand how we can love You so much, when we cannot
experience You with our five physical senses. We cannot hear, see, smell, feel
or taste You in the natural realm of existence; but since our spirit is Born
Again by Your Spirit, we can do all of those things in the spiritual realm.
The
spiritual world is more real to us than what we experience in the natural
world. We fellowship with You more intimately than we communicate with any
human being. Thank You for exchanging for us the righteousness of Christ in
place of our unholy character and practices. We rely on Your strength to make
us strong in our weakness, and we live, move and have our existence in You (Act
17:28).
Thought
for the Day:
Authentic
Believers irritate many people in today's world, because we wax eloquent about
the miracles and blessings we receive from God; but unbelievers have no
reference point to share in our joy, and some reject Jesus because they do not
understand Him; some even reject us, because they cannot relate to our
perspective. - John 15:18-19
