I'm realizing more and more that the person, Jesus, the man, is a lot more different than I originally had thought of. When I engage in his presence and just hang out with him on my couch for a moment he is so kind. His thoughts and words to me are almost the complete opposite of how I thought he talks and is. When I am sitting in turmoil over difficult situations I hear him encouraging me, speaking kindly to me, giving me heart felt understanding, and melting my heart.
The concept of Jesus going after me and pursuing me to just hang out blows my mind. I have always thought growing up that I had to go after my relationship with Jesus and constantly go through times of trying to find him. Because so much pressure was attached to this concept I often failed to figure out in my own mind what God was saying or what the being said in the Bible. Rather than being inspired after reading or praying I was more discouraged than before. Little did I know that this was NOT the way that the Lord wanted to BE with me.
I'm finding that Jesus invades my day and shows up in places where I least expect him. He is not stuck in my room on the couch where i read my Bible, but is a constant presence in my life, a friend. He actually LOVES to LOVE on me and encourage me. He does not like it when I am down, angry, upset, or afraid. His voice is always positive and full of LIFE, even JOY. Everything good and perfect comes from him and I'm finding these things don't just come to good people, but the broken, poor, bruised, sick, and desperate.
Jesus went to the people and places that were not "safe" or polished. He went to places where people were rawly and even openly in sin and LOVED them. A man I highly look up to said to me recently that Jesus is drawn to dark places, where light is darkness cannot be, so when Jesus stepped into a room all darkness had to go and leave the people he was around. He was not afraid, appalled, or angry at people who were in sin; he ate with them, loved them, and set them free.
I want to know Jesus more, who so LOVED the world.
That's all for now. :)
3 comments:
Wow! I love what you wrote! I totally agree with you, Jesus is a loyal friend and He is always there for us; He is constantly comforting us every day and renewing our strengths.
What a great friend we have in Jesus! The only One that will never let us down and will always be faithful.
God bless you Rachel!
Jorge
Thanks for the encouragement Jorge :)
It is so rewarding to read and hear testimonies and revelations of people attached to the heart of God! Keep it up Rachel! May God continue to speak His Word to your heart :-)
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