Kissing The Son.

Hello Friends,

For the next few days we'll reflect on this past Sunday's sermon. Pastor Benji spoke on Second Corinthians 5:11 through 6:2. During the sermon he asked a question: How do we become intimate with Jesus?

Paul's letter to the Philippians gives us some clues as to how we can grow ever closer to the Lord Jesus: "I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death" (Philippians 3:10).

Are we interested in reading the word of God, praying, and worshipping Him?
Are we open to the dynamic work of the Holy Spirit in our lives?
Are we ready and willing to suffer just as Christ has suffered for us?

You know, this is sort of like a marathon. The first component, knowing Christ, seems painless enough. The second, experiencing the power of His resurrection, might cause some people to shy away from getting to know Him better. And the third component, sharing in His sufferings, is the thing that many people will refuse to do.

What about you?