Getting to Know Jesus

Jesus wants to have a deep, dynamic, personal relationship with me.  That’s some pretty heavy stuff! 

How well does Jesus know me?  Well, I can say he knows me on a whole lot deeper level than I know him. 

Sure, I know who Jesus is.  He’s a healer, savior, son, teacher, counselor, the Great I Am.  I know his story; born of the virgin, suffered and died to take away our sin, was risen from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the father.  He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 

But….what do I really know about Jesus as a human, living person?  When he became flesh and blood, he did so that he could walk the walk we walk.  He lived in our world so that we might live in his. 

What struggles did Jesus encounter in his human existence?  Aren’t these the same struggles I encounter in my human existence?  ABSOLUTELY!  And he taught us exactly how to handle each and every aspect of our lives.

So, what does Jesus want to say to me?  I think there’s a lot Jesus wants to tell me.  But, I have to get close enough to hear Him.  I have to know who Jesus is…in the flesh and blood.

Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father but through him.  God wants me to have a dynamic relationship with Jesus.

Jesus, what do you need and expect from me?

Open my heart and my mind so that I can get to know you as you really are.

Amen.