What creates a chasm between you and Christ?

“Without faith it is impossible to please God” Hebrews 11:6 

Jesus laid down His life for you. This is not just a “feel good” expression. The reality of the Cross is to think of Jesus dying with your name on His mind.

Jesus died so you can experience a life surpassing the ways of the world. This life is eternal and meets your every need. You can be complete today if you choose to live with God.

God doesn’t want to be limited to your morning prayer partner and to see you at church on Sunday. He wants to be invited into every detail of your life and to live closely with you at all times. Think of Him as your best friend and confidant!

The problem is you and I tend to play “peek a boo” with Christ. We let Him in at times and then close Him out at times. This hot and cold attitude prevents you from knowing the depth of Christ and abiding in the fullness of His life.

Christ wants one thing from you above all else. He wants your total devotion to Him. This has nothing to do with performance; it is a commandment to walk by faith and obey His voice.

Walking with God is an investment into His death and resurrection. You invest yourself in living for Christ Jesus and denying self and He rewards you with His resurrected life.

The challenge is not reacting to your mood swings or the various trials of life. This quenches the Spirit of God and diminishes your faith. The erosion of your faith is almost always caused by fear and doubt.

You become like a boat in a stormy sea tossing back and forth in the waves without direction or an anchor.

The pathway to a strong faith is trusting the promises of God without evidence and living in obedience to His voice. Nothing else really matters!