The goal is not more of Jesus. The goal is not that He would draw near. The goal is not that His Presence would fall. Jesus has given His all. Jesus has come near. The veil has been torn. His Presence is here. The goal is that we would give our all to Him. That we would surrender our time, our distractions, our routines and give Him more of us....
Open and Release
A man was brought to Jesus. He was deaf and had a speech impediment. Jesus led the man away from the crowd, spat and took His saliva and placed it on the man’s tongue. (In the natural that is gross.) He then prayed “Be opened and released.” The man walked away hearing and speaking. 2019 was hard. But it led to a greater intimacy with God. I was constantly relying...
Intimacy
After Paul had written most of his letters which we now consider the New Testament, he wrote, “I want to know Christ.” But Paul, you have preached the Gospel, leading many Gentiles to Christ; you have beautifully explained grace; and you have demonstrated signs and wonders yet you do not know Christ? But of course Paul was desiring to go deeper into his intimacy with Christ. Paul knew the depth...
His Scepter is Always Extended
As Christians we have a plethora of spiritual blessings. But if I had to narrow it down to a favorite, it would be “intimacy with God”. I love that we have 24/7 access to the Father. I love that no matter how badly I mess up, He still welcomes me with open arms. I love that I can always go into His presence and hear His voice. In the morning...