Developing a friendship with Jesus!

“For in Him we live and move and have our being.” Acts 17:28

Most believers pray, study the Word and go to church. They receive blessings from Jesus but they never really know Him. 

It is important to understand the symbolic relationship between Jesus and a believer. This bond must be mutually beneficial for both parties. God fulfills His promises and you are obligated to be obedient to His requests and seek His will for your life. It is not just a take from Jesus scenario.

Knowing Jesus is developing a personal and embracing relationship with Him. It is hearing His voice and understanding His thinking patterns. The purpose is to create a deep and intimate relationship with Jesus.

This bond of friendship is endearing and brings the reality of the Living Christ into your life.

How can you really know Jesus? This kindred friendship must be grounded in faith and commitment to Jesus.

Faith is believing in the promises of Jesus and reaching out to Him for your every need. Faith is not based on what you see with your eyes but what comes by the invisible hand of Jesus. Without faith you cannot please God.

Commitment is putting Jesus first in your life above all else. Your relationship is strengthened by vigilant prayer, seeking the will of God, and living under cover of the blood of Jesus.

Jesus desires your obedience to Him. When Jesus issues instructions He wants your immediate compliance without wavering or second guessing.

Knowing Jesus comes by giving the Holy Spirit authority over your life. Commit your works each day to Jesus and walk in oneness with the Holy Spirit. This replaces selfish motives with the order and simplicity of Jesus. He lives in you and desires to protect and enhance your life. 

This prayer will release the power of the Holy Spirit into your day. He will fill you with His thoughts and be present in all the moments of your life.

“I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father”