“The whole meaning of prayer is that we may know God.” -O. Chambers
Do you know God, the sovereign Lord, the creator of the universe?
He knows you.
He knit you together in your mother’s womb. (Psalm 139:13)
He was there when you took your first steps.
He grieved when you grieved.
He hurt when you hurt.
He lovingly stood by your side at each triumph and failure in your life.
More than anything else in this world, He longs for you to know Him.
To have a relationship with Him.
To be His friendand to let Him be yours.
If you’ve never met Him, let me introduce you:
Hisname is Jesus. (Isaiah 9:5-7,Matthew 1:20-22,Romans 14:10-12)
I remember the first time I was awareof Jesus’ presence.
I was 10 years old and playing outside with my friends. Halter tops were popular back then, and I had one on under a button down shirt.I took off my outer shirt, to be like my friends, and immediatelyfelt a deep sense that I needed to be covered.
It was a protective feeling, similar to being outside in the cold without a coat and your mother orfather bringing you a warm blanket.
I didn’t understand at that moment that it was God reaching to me, but I knew it was something greater than I’d ever felt. I knew instinctively that I needed to put my shirt back on. I learned much later through the study of the Holy Bible that there is a special safety and protection from God when one chooses to dress modestly and holy. (I Peter 1:15-17)
Not long after that, I started going to the Pentecostal church with my grandfather. The teaching that I received there in the Sunday School classes taught me about God’s reaching love and His desire for everyone on the earth to serve Him and be filled with His spirit.
I was 11 years old when I received the gift of the Holy Ghost as evidenced with speaking in tongues just like the apostles did in the book of Acts. (Acts 2:1-4)
What about you my dear friend?
When did Jesus first become real to you?
Have you yet experienced the wonderful gift of the Holy Ghost?
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Jesus Christ seeks us out like an impassioned lover. His ways of wooing us to Him are always unique and personal. Have you felt him drawing you?
Share your experience with Jesus Christ inthe comment section so that others who are seeking may read it and believe.
Because, you see, telling others about what Christ has done for you is a very real part of living every day with Jesus. (Revelation 12:11)