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10 Ways To Become More Like Christ

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On other days, it’s not even close to being close.

Paul said that he did the things that he didn’t want to do and that he didn’t do the things that he wanted to do as well.

God sees your heart; God knows that you are trying, and He appreciates that you are striving to be more like Jesus on a daily basis.

Our lives grow more like Christ’s as we incorporate these traits into our routine.

10 Ways to Become More Like Christ

Nothing can compare to the love one feels for one’s friends when one is willing to lay down one’s life for them. 15:13 (John 15:13) The Creator of all things, the King of the Universe, gave up His throne, His beauty, His majesty, and His position in order to come and die for you and me on the cross. The criteria of His love were non-existent; He died for the murderer, for the rapist, for the liar, for the gay, and for everyone else. He paid the price and experienced the punishment that was destined for you and me with His body on the cross.

• Are you able to love without conditions?
• What about that annoying family member or that annoying lady at work that makes your life a living hell?
• Would you be willing to lay down your life for them if it came to that?
• The Holy Spirit, according to the Word of God, has spread His Love into our hearts, which we have accepted.

As a result, God’s love is already there within you; all you have to do is bring it to the surface. Love the sinner in the same way that Jesus did. Your affection for them serves as a witness to God’s love for them.

2. Prayerful Life

Jesus, on the other hand, frequently retreated to isolated regions to pray. In Luke 5:16, the Bible says Jesus spent time in prayer with the Father on a regular basis. God’s Son, Jesus, understood the significance of being linked to and having a personal relationship with the Father. The only way to build a personal relationship with someone is for you to spend time with them. Is it important to you to spend time in prayer with the Lord on a regular basis? Do you just think about God when you are in crisis or when you are ready to retire for the night?

Always keep in mind that He is with you at all times.

Talk to God every day, all day; that’s all prayer is: having a discussion with God on a consistent basis.

3. Forgiveness

He then replied to the Father, “Father, pardon them, for they have no idea what they are doing.” – Matthew 23:24 They placed a crown of thorns on His head, and He died as a result. They had nailed Him to the cross and were doing a lot of bidding on his garments. Jesus could have opened His lips and summoned a slew of angels at the drop of a hat. He held the ability to put an end to it all in his mouth. However, He merely opened his mouth to beg pardon from those who were crucifying him at the time.

It will be difficult, but with God’s assistance, you will be able to do it.

The Bible teaches us that if we want to be forgiven, we must first forgive others.

4. Humility

And so it was with the Son of Man, who did not come only to be served but rather to serve and sacrifice his life as a ransom for the sins of many. 10:45 a.m. – Mark In spite of the fact that Jesus was the King of Kings, he did not come to be served as one of them. He came to be of service. A lot of people misunderstand what it means to be humble. Having a modest attitude does not imply that you are a wimp or that you put yourself down and allow others to take advantage of you. Being humble is submitting to the might of God’s hand and accepting His will.

Being humble means putting God and His will first in all you do.

5. Jesus studied The Word of God

When they were unable to locate him, they returned to Jerusalem to continue their search. 46 After three days, they discovered him in the temple courtyards, where he was sitting among the professors, paying attention to them and asking them questions about their subjects. -Luke 2:45-46 (New International Version) In this narrative, Jesus was just a tiny kid, and he was “lost” for three days before being found. What happened to Him? While in church, he was attentively listening to and studying God’s Word.

This narrative is meant to demonstrate to us how critical it is for us to study the Scriptures.

This was his weapon of choice against the demon, and he was victorious. As in the case of the devil, we must study the Bible in order to become spiritually powerful and learn how to wield the most effective weapon we have against him.

6. Compassion

His heart was stirred with compassion when He observed the throngs of people, since they were exhausted and dispersed, like sheep with no shepherd, and He felt sorry for them. -Matthew 9:36 (New International Version) Jesus was touched with compassion for the people He had come to help and for the situation they were in. In this context, compassion is defined as feeling empathetic sympathy and care for the pains or misfortunes of another. People in the world in which we currently live are solely concerned with themselves and “what is in it for me?” We have grown so consumed with ourselves that we have lost sight of the importance of compassion for others.

We must be empathetic every day of the year; it should be ingrained in our character.

7. Seek First the Kingdom of God

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be given to you as a result of your efforts. Matt. 6:33 (KJV) God’s will was for Jesus to devote His life to the task of ministry in order to fulfill His Father’s desire to bring the kingdom of God to this world. Are you prioritizing the Kingdom of God in your life? Are you putting God first in your life? in your own home? with your friends and family? What steps are you doing to carry out the great commission that Jesus gave us to carry out?

As a result, go and make disciples of all countries, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and instructing them to follow everything I have instructed you to do in the first place.

8. Self-Control

He was herded to the slaughterhouse like a sheep, and just as a lamb before its shearer is mute, he remained silent before the slaughterhouse. –Acts 8:32 (NIV) Even in the most trying circumstances of His life, Jesus maintained His composure. He could have stopped all of His suffering with a single word, yet He maintained his composure and remained focused on the task that He had been sent to do. There are difficulties in the Christian life, and whether we like it or not, we will face difficulties.

• You will avoid slipping into sin if you exercise self-control.
• Keep your feet firmly planted on the Word of God by exercising self-control.
• Are you here to annihilate our civilization?
• Satan was cast out, storms were calmed by His words, and illness and disease were forced to depart the earth.
• What’s more, guess what?
• You have the same resurrection power that resurrected Jesus from the dead.

Speaking to your mountains is what Jesus meant; he didn’t say “weep and beg me to remove your mountains.” “Use your authority and speak to your circumstance as I did,” he was saying, referring to his own experience. Understand who you are in Christ and how to exercise your authority!

10. Obedience

A lamb before its shearer is silent, and as a sheep before its shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth when being carried to the slaughter house. In the book of Acts, verse 32 says, Even in the most trying circumstances of His life, Jesus maintained His composure. It was possible for Him to end all of His suffering with a single word, yet He maintained his composure and remained focused on the task at hand. There are difficulties in the Christian life, and whether we like it or not, we will experience difficulties.

1. You will avoid slipping into sin if you exercise self-command.
2. Keep your feet firmly planted in God’s Word by exercising self-control.
3. ” Having arrived, do you intend to demolish us?
4. And Jesus scolded him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!” (Be still, and come out of him!) In the book of Mark, verse 23 says: His identity and authority were well-known to him.
5. He acted in accordance with His divine power as Jesus Christ.
6. You are also in a position of leadership!
7. You, like Jesus, are a child of God, and you have power over others.
8. Learn to recognize and use your position in Christ.

Conclusion

Finally, it takes time and discipline to become more like Jesus. Don’t become discouraged if you don’t behave in the manner that you should. Humble yourself in front of the Lord and ask for assistance. Even if you fall down today, get back up and keep your gaze fixed on Jesus. Study Him, keep His words close to your heart, and emulate His actions, and you will become more and more like Christ every day. Carolina’s background Carolina is a Christian blogger that writes for a variety of publications.

At Harvest School of Ministry, she pursued a degree in Biblical and Ministerial Studies.

See the postSimple Ways to Love Others as Christ Loves Us for additional information on this subject.

How to Be More Like Jesus: 7 Tips

The disciples were informed by Jesus after He had washed their feet, “I have set an example for you, and you should do as I have done for you” (John 13:15).

In order for us to learn to live in His ways, Jesus’ entire life served as a model for us to follow. So, what does it look like to be a follower of Jesus look like? We’ve compiled a list of seven things you may concentrate on in order to grow more like the Lord.

1. Study His life

If we desire to become more like Jesus, we must first come to comprehend who He is. We should be aware of what distinguished Him from previous leaders. We must understand what drove Him to do what He did. We need to see how He responded to the individuals in His immediate vicinity. We should spend as much time as possible in His parables. This necessitates the formation of New Testament scholars in our midst. However, we must also immerse ourselves in the Old Testament in order to perceive God’s unfolding purpose as well as predictions of Jesus’ coming.

In contrast, if you suffer as a result of doing good and you persevere, this is praiseworthy in God’s eyes.

One of the reasons why it is so important to read the Bible is for this reason.

2. Love God

Jesus condensed the entirety of the Old Testament law into two commandments: love God and love your neighbor as yourself. But he doesn’t simply tell us that we must love God; he tells us that we must love God with all of our hearts, souls, minds, and might. We must love God with all of our hearts, minds, and souls. We may find a great illustration of this in Jesus’ temptations, which we will discuss later. The devil tempts Jesus over and over again to serve Himself or to worship someone else, but Jesus always brings the subject back to serving God and not himself.

When the Pharisees become upset, Jesus tells them that “the Son can do nothing by himself; he can only do what he sees his Father doing, since whatever the Father does, the Son likewise does” (John 5:19b).

Jesus’ devotion to the Father is such that it motivates Him to seek God’s will in whatever he undertakes.

It permeates our everyday attitudes and behaviors as a result of this.

3. Love others

When you pay close attention to Jesus’ actions, it’s difficult to overlook how deeply He cared about those around Him. However, this is not due to the fact that He is continually reminding everyone how much He loves them. You can see it in His actions and demeanor. The manner in which He interacted with others. The manner He identified Himself with those who were not acceptable in first-century society was particularly noteworthy. When we read the Gospels, we tend to concentrate on the important topics and overlook some of the finer subtleties.

• People are constantly approaching Jesus and asking Him questions or demanding favors, and Jesus is always kind in his responses and obliging.
• A synagogue leader called Jairus arrived, and as he arrived, he immediately dropped on his knees at the feet of Jesus.
• Please come and lay your hands on her in order for her to be cured and to continue to live.” As a result, Jesus accompanied him.
• There was also a woman present who had been suffering from bleeding for the last twelve years.
• The first time she heard about Jesus, she walked up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, believing that if she merely touched his garments, she would be healed.
• Jesus recognized right away that his authority had been taken away from him.
• He was asked who touched him, and his followers said, “You see the throng swarming about you, but you can inquire, ‘Who touched me?'” However, Jesus continued to glance around to discover who had done it.
• He addressed her by saying, “Your faith has restored your health, daughter.
• Jesus has only recently arrived at the coast, and a large multitude has instantly gathered around Him.
• As He is replying to this interruption, He is instantly interrupted by a lady who is also experiencing difficulties in her relationship.
• Jesus, on the other hand, stops everything to address her.

Despite the fact that he is being tugged in numerous ways at the same time, his answer to her is compassionate and sympathetic. It is possible to uncover a blueprint for what it means to really love others when we pay attention to the way Jesus cared for those around him.

4. Invest in maturity

At times, it appears as though we are living in a Peter Pan culture. When it comes to our elders, we have a propensity to dismiss them as unimportant, while exalting our youthfulness. We’ll go to any length to maintain our youthful appearance and delay the onset of natural aging as much as we possibly can. And as a result of this cultural propensity, we find ourselves clinging on to immature hobbies, behaviors, and attitudes as well. As a result, adolescence is becoming increasingly extended in time.

1. The writer of the Gospel concludes the section on Jesus’ birth and boyhood by informing us that “Jesus grew in knowledge and stature, as well as in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52).
2. Our ability to emulate Jesus will be severely limited if we are actively fighting against our own maturation.
3. Intelligence is not the same as wisdom.
4. He was, without a doubt, bright and informed, but the manner in which He interacted with and responded to people demonstrated genuine, God-given understanding.
5. Part of it is heeding Paul’s counsel to put aside childish things, which is important (1 Corinthians 13:11).
6. Instead, it should enable us to concentrate on what is ultimately useful and productive to God’s kingdom—as well as to ourselves and our fellow humans.
7. When it comes to wisdom, the author of Jame’s Epistle advises that “if any of you lacks wisdom, you should approach God, who gives freely and without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5).

5. Choose humility

When Paul writes to the church at Philippi, he exhorts them to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. What particular feature does he emphasize? What is the authority of Jesus? What is his authority? No. The humility of Jesus is the center of Paul’s letter. He informs the congregation (as well as ourselves) that “Fill up the gaps in my happiness by being like-minded, sharing the same love, being one in spirit and one in thought. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit in your own self-importance.

The God of the cosmos chose to put aside His divinity in order to become a human being and redeem humanity via a tragically cruel death on the cross.

In Matthew’s Gospel, there is a segment in which Jesus calls out the professors of the law and the Pharisees for their hypocrisy.

He then directs them on how to proceed “One of the greatest among you shall serve as your personal servant. It is because those who elevate themselves will be humbled, and it is because those who humble themselves will be exalted ” (Matthew 23:11-12).

6. Be prayerful

It is with this in mind that Paul writes to the church at Philippi, encouraging them to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. What is it that he is concentrating on?. Is it possible to question Jesus’ power? He has the ability to do anything. No. The humility of Jesus is the focus of Paul’s argument. To the congregation (and to us), he declares, “Completing my delight by being of similar mind, sharing the same love, and being one in spirit and in thought would bring me perfect happiness. No action should be taken out of self-centeredness or conceit.

1. “2–4; Philippians 2:2–4; A wonderful soliloquy about one of the Lord’s most distinguishing features follows as a result of this.
2. Paul encourages us to mimic this sort of humility, one that puts the needs of others above our own personal interests.
3. His attention is drawn to His followers at one point, and He advises them against doing things just for the sake of gaining attention or receiving acceptance from others.
4. It is because those who elevate themselves will be humbled, and it is because those who humble themselves will be exalted ” (Matthew 23:11-12).

7. Practice obedience

Jesus’ fundamental characteristic was his submission to God’s will. He made it clear that he needed to execute God’s will on several occasions:

• “I came down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work,” Jesus declared (John 4:34)
• “I am powerless to do anything
• I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, because I seek not to please myself but him who sent me” (John 5:30)
• “For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me” (John 6:38)
• “I have much to say in judgment of you “However, the one who sent me is trustworthy, and I tell the world what I have heard from him” (John 8:26)
• “No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down of my own free will” (John 8:38). I have the authority to put it down and the authority to pick it back up again if necessary. This is a directive that I got from my Father “(See also John 10:18).

We are told by the apostle Paul that Jesus humbled Himself and that His obedience brought Him to the cross. He was elevated to the highest position and given the name that is above other names as a result of his faithfulness, according to the Bible (Philippians 2:9). The more our desire to do God’s will, the more we shall resemble Jesus in appearance.

Learn more about Jesus

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• The 24-day challenge for the film “JESUS”
• The Women Who Came Into Contact with Jesus
• Making Disciples Without Hesitation
• Having the Heart of a Champion: Recognizing one’s own identity in God
• For Those Who Follow Jesus, There Are Promises

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5 Ways To Love Like Jesus

The gospel of Jesus Christ is founded on love, and we are to love in the same way that He loves. Our loving God sent Jesus to suffer for our sins so that we would not perish but would live forever in his presence (John 3:16). No one is beyond the reach of Christ’s love in the world, and when we embrace Him as our Savior, His love becomes a permanent fixture in our lives. It is demonstrated in the Bible how to love others in the manner of Jesus. LOVE God’s love for us is completely unmerited, and we have done nothing to earn or deserve it.

To receive God’s love into our hearts and allow it to flow out into the lives of others around us is our responsibility. It was He who demonstrated how to love others, and it is our responsibility to follow His example with five methods to love like Jesus.

1) Show Kindness

By being friendly to our neighbors and other people we come into contact with on a daily basis, we are demonstrating the love of Christ to them. If we want to love people like Christ does, we must be kind to them even when we don’t believe they deserve it. Our actions can bring a smile to the faces of others because we are doing it out of the kindness of our hearts. Even if we don’t know someone, we may be kind and considerate toward them instead of treating them as if we do not know them at all.

The Bible says, “And be friendly to one another, tenderhearted,” and “forgive one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.” Paul writes in Ephesians 4:32 that

2) Pray for Others

Prayer is powerful because it encourages God to act in the lives of those who pray for them. Jesus desires for us to pray for others in order for Him to intervene in their situations and provide them with a breakthrough from their difficulties. We don’t just have to pray for people when they are in danger; we have to pray for them all of the time. When you have nothing more to give someone, you may just pray for them and believe that God will hear and answer your prayers on their behalf. As well as on all occasions and with all types of petitions and requests, pray in the Spirit on all occasions.” Keep this in mind as you remain vigilant and persistent in your prayers for all of the Lord’s people.” Paul writes in Ephesians 6:18 that

3) Love Others the Way you Love Yourself

In order for us to love others as Jesus did, we must first learn to love ourselves. You can only love and do things for others in the same manner that you love and do things for yourself. If you want to love yourself completely and totally, you must first accept God’s love, which He freely provides you. It exists in our hearts when we accept Christ as our Savior and have the Holy Spirit indwelling us. Love is a fruit of the Spirit, and it resides in our hearts when we have the Holy Spirit indwelling us.

‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ is the second commandment, which is similar.

4) Show Patience

According to 1 Corinthians 13:4, love is patient, and when we demonstrate patience to others, we are demonstrating the love of Christ to them. As patient individuals, we are to bear with one another and provide others the opportunity to develop and become more like Christ. We ought to be patient with others wherever we go since everyone are different from us and we don’t know what conflicts they are fighting on a daily basis as we do. It’s difficult to be patient with people in today’s fast-paced environment when we want everything to be completed immediately.

“Exercise total humility and gentleness; be patient and forbear with one another in love.” Paul writes in Ephesians 4:2 that What is the best way to share your beliefs with others? The following is the solution provided in this article: Here are nine simple ways to share God’s Word with others.

5) Love your Enemies

It is not always the case that everyone you meet will be your friend, and others may turn against you for reasons best known to them. The fact that people dislike us and prefer to harass us does not imply that we should treat them in the same manner. Jesus desires for us to love and pray for them because He knows they are in desperate need of His rescuing power. The fact that we can love and wish the best for our opponents demonstrates that we have Christ in our hearts and that we are capable of doing so.

Because of what they have done to us, we are more likely to let go of the ill will we harbor against them in our hearts when we pray for them.

Conclusion: How to Love Like Jesus?

God is love, and if we claim to be godly, we must demonstrate that love to everyone around us via our actions. In obedience to God, love is something we show to others regardless of whether they deserve it or not. It might be difficult to love those who are difficult to love, but the grace of God will assist us in doing so. Prayerfully consider how you might have a loving and caring heart toward others, and how you can be a reflection of Christ’s love in the world.

How to Be Like Jesus

The Spirit of the Lord transforms us into the same image from glory to glory as we look at the Lord’s brightness with an open face, as if we were seeing through a magnifying glass. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (New International Version) We are transformed into the “same image” as Jesus Christ in this line from Second Corinthians, which is referring to the image of Jesus Christ. Every sincere believer’s ultimate objective, their ultimate aspiration, is to be converted into His likeness. But, how do you grow more like Jesus in your daily life?

1. Many individuals attempt methods that may appear to be beneficial but are ineffective in terms of helping you become more like Jesus.
2. It is not possible to just remove things from your life.
3. They get conceited about what they don’t do, but they’re not any more like Jesus as a result.
4. Elimination does not deal with the root, in the same way that trimming a tree does not affect the character of the tree.
5. It is not enough to just strive to be more like the Lord Jesus Christ.
6. Have you ever seen a bouquet of fake flowers made of plastic?
7. Finally, you will not become more like Jesus just by putting out effort.
8. While drowning, you couldn’t reach up and grab the top of your hair to raise yourself out the water, which would have been the only way to save yourself.
9. And I don’t care how determined you are; you will never become more like the Lord Jesus Christ by only striving to be more like him.
10. You must take on the role of a spiritual mirror.
11. Now, allow me to share with you three transformational laws that relate with the use of a mirror.

A mirror does not generate an image; rather, it is a device that receives one. Jesus Christ is the representation, and you are the reflection. You must also accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior. You must be transformed into His likeness. It is necessary to have a mirror in order to get.

• A draped or filthy mirror will not receive an image if it is not clean and unobscured. Lots of individuals have a cloud of obscurity over their heads, which only serves to cloak their hearts in darkness. You must be open and willing to receive Jesus if you want to be saved. in the right direction – directed in the proper way – Whatever is aimed towards the mirror will be reflected back to the observer. The trick to becoming more like Jesus is to continuously see Jesus in order to get the image of Jesus in return. In the light, a mirror can reflect anything
• In the dark, a mirror cannot reflect anything. You must remain in His light and maintain your attention on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Not only do you need to accept the image of Jesus, but you also need to keep the image of Jesus. As long as you keep your gaze fixed on Jesus, the picture will not fade or vanish. If you are saved, Jesus Christ is the personification of your inner essence. Moreover, as you are converted, your inner nature rises to the surface, and you are transformed as well. Because you are a mirror in which the Lord Jesus Christ’s image is reflected, you will continue to grow in likeness to Him as time goes on.

• Finally, you must be a reflection of Jesus Christ in all that you do.
• Imitation is a mechanical and sporadic process.
• Many times, you will be completely unaware that you are reflecting Jesus since it will have become second nature to you.
• He’s going to do it.

How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens: A Guide to Christ-Focused Reading of Scripture: Williams, Michael: 9780310331650: Amazon.com: Books

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It wasn’t until I was in a Doctor of Ministry course at Westminster Theological Seminary in 1999 that I was convicted and convinced that all Bible study, teaching, counseling and discipleship, as well as preaching, had to be done with Christ at the center of it all if they were to be considered “Christian.” During a conversation with his disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:27, Jesus himself stated, “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he expounded to them the things concerning himself.” Since that moment, I’ve searched for materials that would assist me in better understanding and interpreting the Scriptures in light of the reality that, according to Jesus, all of the Scriptures are about Him and His work on the cross.

Nonetheless, what astounds me is how few preachers and Bible instructors ever get to the subject of Jesus Christ unless it is as a “tack-on” at the conclusion of a class or sermon (if that).

Michael Williams has developed an easy-to-read handbook that focuses on how to study the Scriptures with a particular emphasis on Jesus Christ as the central figure.

A brief introduction to all of the Scriptures is provided at the beginning of each chapter, demonstrating the historical redemptive path that brings us to Jesus Christ.

Each chapter begins with a Scripture memory verse, which is followed by a part on “the Jesus lens,” followed by a segment on modern implications from the book reviewed, and finally a section on “hook questions.” An extremely useful set of charts at the rear of the book has five parts of each book of the Bible, each of which contains a title for each book as well as a theme, a Christ-centered focus for each book, ramifications, and the essential questions that “hook” you.

• One of my goals this year is to remember the charts as well as the memory verses for each book of the Bible by placing them on flash cards and memorizing them over and over again.
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How can I have a deeper relationship with Jesus? John 14:21-23

Take a listen to the “Living the Gospel” podcast episode that was inspired by this essay! It is possible for Christians to have quite different relationships with Jesus depending on who they are with. The mere fact that you have been converted, that is, that you have become a Christian, does not necessarily imply that you have a close and personal connection with Jesus.

A living and intimate relationship with Jesus

Some Christians believe that having a connection with Jesus is as simple as praying to Him and attending church on Sundays. They agree to allow Jesus to be offered as a sacrifice for their sins, but their relationship with Him comes to an end at that point. Others see Jesus as a role model to emulate, and they strive to conduct their lives in the same manner that He did. However, because Jesus is in heaven and they are on earth, they do not anticipate to have much of a connection with Him, and as a result, they do not have one.

The Bible, on the other hand, talks of a personal and active connection with Jesus.

You are being tempted in every way, just as He was, but He conquered the temptations of sin and death.

This also implies that your connection with Him might be vibrant and lively – rather than being lifeless and stagnant – since He Himself is vibrant and alive!

Choosing Him

The reality is that you are the one who determines what kind of connection you want to have with Jesus. Before you can enter into an intimate connection with Jesus, you must first choose to believe that such a relationship is possible, for everything – spiritually speaking – is a result of one’s faith. A one-sided relationship with Jesus is not possible. When Jesus says, “If someone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and establish Our home with him,” He makes this point quite obvious.

Consider the possibility that Jesus and the Father may like to visit you and establish a home with you!

“He who possesses My commandments and observes them is he who loves Me,” He repeats again and again.

John 14:21 (KJV).

It is apparent that such a revelation of Jesus will take place throughout your Christian life, and not just at the outset of your Christian life, because that promise is given to those who love Him and fulfill His commandments.

Fellowship on a daily basis

If you choose to meet these requirements (i.e., live out Jesus’ Word in your life), Jesus will become a loving friend with whom you may engage in ongoing fellowship on a regular basis. Through the Holy Spirit, He will not be far away from you, but will instead reside in your heart and intellect and communicate to you through it. (Didn’t He say, “The kingdom of heaven is within you?” when He spoke of the kingdom of heaven? The constant discourse with the One whom you love and who you choose to follow will continue.

• If you are struggling with temptation, turn to him for guidance and support.
• You have a Savior who saves you not just from the punishment of sin, but also from the power of sin in your life on a day-to-day basis.
• That is how you will have your first encounter with Jesus!
• (See also Hebrews 4:15) Your connection with Jesus resides in your heart, mind, and spirit, as well as in your physical body.

Whenever a thought enters your mind, bring it before Him with the following attitude of heart: “Dear Lord Jesus, is this idea agreeable in Your sight?” You will begin to comprehend what the mentality of Jesus is, which is also known as the mind of the Spirit: life and peace, when you adopt such an attitude.

1. Jesus takes on the role of tutor and guide as you pursue a fuller life in the Spirit.
2. In this place, you will encounter the Spirit of Jesus, who is also known as the spirit of prophecy.
3. As you get closer to Jesus, the words of the Bible that you have read, heard, and spoken so many times before will suddenly come to life in your heart and mind.
4. In your inner man, you will know that a spirit of revelation is speaking to you, and you will come to understand the Word of God and your own life in a completely new way as a consequence.

With each revelation of the Word, faith will be re-established in your heart on a more profound level. The power of the Spirit in your life increases as your faith grows, allowing you to go even further in Jesus’ footsteps as your faith develops.

An increasingly deep relationship with Christ

Relationships with other people are dynamic in the sense that they frequently alter through time and have the potential to develop deeper. Likewise, your connection with Jesus is no exception to this rule. Just as God’s mercies are fresh and new every morning, so too may your relationship with Jesus be fresh and vibrant each and every day! As your love for Him grows, and as your love for your own life (i.e., your own will) diminishes, the depth of your connection with Him grows deeper as well.

• “If anybody hears my call and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he will dine with me.” Revelation 3:20 is a verse that describes a situation in which a person must flee from his or her home.
• Isn’t it true that you are a part of this group?
• Do you get a sensation that He is pounding on your heart’s door today?
• If you trust Jesus’ words, you are blessed; open the door of your heart and welcome Him in as your Lord and Master!
• You will have the opportunity to have an intimate relationship with the King of kings and the Lord of lords!

10 Ways to Begin Bringing Others to Jesus

W. L. Graham is an American author and poet. A few random thoughts on the subject of soulwinning– 1) It is impossible to deliver the gospel to the incorrect person! 2) Anything else than an unequivocal “Yes!” is an unequivocal “No! ” 3) If you never start, you will never be a soulwinner! Never forget that your life will be guided by the things that you value the most! Reply Anita Caldwell lives in the state of Colorado. Excellent suggestions for encouraging people to consider their own salvation; I want to put them into practice; thank you very much and God bless you.

1. Reply Lou Romano is a songwriter and musician from New York City.
2. With all your heart, mind, soul, and strength, obey the greatest commandment: to love the Lord your God with all your being.
3. All of the law and prophets are hung on the shoulders of these two.
4. Go back to 1st Corinthians chapter 13 to see how love is patient.
5. It is not self-seeking, it is not readily enraged, and it does not maintain a record of wrongs committed.
6. Love is unbreakable.
7. All honor and glory to the father in the highest.

Reply Penny Coviello is a woman who lives in New York City.

It’s really good.

Reply Isaac May God continue to guide you in your efforts to draw men to him.

I’m praying for all of us that God would bless us.

Amen Reply David Onuoha is a musician from Nigeria.

I’m glad it was of assistance.

Reply I pray that God would use you to lead many others to Christ!

That is something I intend to do.

Replyscottpauley I pray that the Lord would use you to draw many people to Himself!

Hello, my name is Sister Diane.

I’m a Devotional Teacher on Facebook @Daily Devotional Reading and have thoroughly enjoyed reading this because I’ve been struggling with a vision that God has given me.

No longer is it a question of what my calling is, but rather where I should go to teach since I already know that my hometown would not believe me or embrace my calling, and that is something I have discovered with myself even if my family claims that I do not teach, but rather preach.

I’d appreciate it if you could assist me or point me in the correct route since it feels like my calling is aching to come out!

This does not imply that everyone will be able to talk to large groups of people or deliver sermons.

Begin by sharing the gospel in the place where you are. Give the gospel word to individuals who are in your local vicinity. As soon as we take the initial step, God will open the door to new possibilities. Reply

How do I make Jesus Lord of my life?

QuestionAnswer One of the most important things to realize is that Jesus is already Lord of your life. We do not elevate Jesus to the position of Lord. Jesus is the Messiah. Submission to His lordship is exactly what we are expected to do. “Submission” is another term that may be used to describe our reaction to Jesus’ dominion. For Christians, submission means surrendering to the will and control of another, and for non-Christians, it means giving to the will and control of the one who has saved them.

• It follows that when the Bible instructs us not to commit adultery or steal (Exodus 20:14-15), we are forbidden to engage in these activities also.
• A person becomes a Christian solely by trust in Christ, and not via any other means (Ephesians 2:8-9).
• The fact that we “decide” to undertake anything will not result in its realization.
• When it comes to being obedient, we must rely on the strength supplied by the Holy Spirit who is inside us (John 14:16-17).
• However, this does not mean that believers receive more of the Spirit, but rather that believers receive more of the Spirit – which is the whole point of submitting in the first place.
• When a believer reacts affirmatively to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this occurs practically speaking.

In contrast to that, it refers to the decisions we make on a daily basis, such as responding kindly to someone who has mistreated us (Romans 12:17); being truthful in our communication with others (Ephesians 4:25); being honest in our business dealings (Ephesians 4:28); and spending time in prayer and studying God’s Word as we are commanded (Ephesians 4:31).

These are only a few instances of daily decisions that reflect a willingness to be obedient to Jesus Christ.

John 1:9 reads, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” The Bible says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Submission and obedience include even confessing our faults to God so that we can maintain our connection with Him, which is a necessary component of the process.

It is critical to remember that when faced with a difficult decision, the first thing we should do is pray, asking the Lord to guide us in making the best option possible and/or to obey what we already know to be correct based on the Scriptures.

We are at our best when we are reliant on Him for strength (2 Corinthians 12:10). Questions concerning the Christian Life (return to top of page) What can I do to make Jesus the Lord of my life?