“…we, according to His promise, LOOK FOR new HEAVENS and a new EARTH in which righteousness dwells. Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, BE 1DILIGENT TO BE FOUND BY HIM (Jesus) IN PEACE, without spot and blameless…” (2 Pet. 3:13-14) 1spoudazō: to exert one’s self. Right now Amanda, today, we must put forth EVERY EFFORT to be found in AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ.
We struggle sometimes with the idea that we can actually have an INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS Amanda. Maybe it’s because He is the creator of the universe…so why or how could He be intimate with us? Maybe it’s because we don’t spend enough time with Him to have an intimate relationship? Maybe it’s just because we don’t trust Him at the end of the day to really be the priority in our lives? Regardless of the reason, the Bible makes it a fact that Jesus is intimate, personal, and MORE LOVING TOWARDS US than anyone else could ever be. “A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said. MOVED WITH COMPASSION, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” He said. “Be healed!” INSTANTLY the leprosy disappeared, and the man was healed.” (Mark 1:40-42) Receive the love of Jesus in your life-NOW!!!
Your Personal Pastor -Bill Stockham