How do you get back to Jesus? Now, I know the obvious answers to the question. You have the standard quiet time and read your Bible more. Everyone recites a variation of those words, we have been conditioned to say that, no one challenges it. There is definitely nothing wrong with making sure you do a quiet time or read your Bible, but for me it ends up being, just do better. If I simply do better in these areas then, Jesus and I will be A-Okay. A friend recently, challenged me in this area when she asked me to answer this question without typical Christian jargon.
How do YOU get back to Jesus?
I couldn't answer the question. The fact that I couldn't give a correct response was extremely frustrating. I know the answer! I didn't understand why she wasn't accepting my answer when I knew I was right. Yet, there was a disconnect between my head and my heart. When I spoke behind every syllable I was saying, "just do better." I didn't realize it at the time and instead of going to my Saviour, I decided to dwell on it until I figured out a solution. Because that's what I do, it's kinda my thing.
After much dwelling, I flit through my Bible. I go where I last had my quiet time, ages ago. I read it with a convicted Spirit. I fixate on the words, unsure if I want them to sink in. However, the words sink faster than the Titanic. Oohhh, too soon?
I am discerning some things that I believe Jesus is asking me to do demonstrate His sovereignty and call me back to Him. I'm not particularly keen on the ideas that are floating around in my head, but I know that the reliance on Jesus that it required is what I need. The way I love Jesus may look completely different, but God has made each of us unique to worship Him and give Him all the glory. It is a discredit to the Creator of the universe to box in your relationship with Him.
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