We are called to a Relationship

           John 15 is the most beautiful description of our relationship to our LORD.  He wants us to be with Him!  Just as Christ wanted the disciples along His side, training them, loving them, enjoying their companionship, He wants that of us: love, closeness, and relationship. This is our primary call and the will of the LORD. Everything else falls from this prime directive. He loves me! And wants to be with me! Do we want to be with Him? Do we want that close, loving relationship?  Do we want to walk as Abraham walked, building altars?

           Following Christ means for us to give up our personal plans, the goals and our ambitions that we have for our future. Yes, it will be a difficult struggle to leave the plans of our family and friends -- our nets – behind and to humbly follow as a servant to give our LORD the glory with our obedience; doing what our LORD desires over our own ambitions.  So, are you willing? Are you eager to do great things for Christ?

           And when we follow through what Christ has done for us, by letting it flow to others around us, we bring the results of love and obedience. The deeper commitment we bring to our LORD, the deeper impact we have on the glory of His kingdom and people around us.

           The key to the success of finding God’s will for our life is simple: obedience, willingness to serve God over our needs, even before we know what the call may be! To totally surrender and trust in His power and authority.  He will shape our destiny if we allow it.  He will teach us His ways, if we walk in His ways.  Trust yourself to our LORD!       

THOUGHTS ON OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST  

God is more interested in us being in His will, than we are !!! 

·        God’s supernatural power creates the impossible relationship.

·        Let your relationship to God be as natural as taking a breath.

·        Are we dictating our demands to God or are we communing with Him?  See Colossians 1:24. 

·        There is always a smarter way for us to obey. 

           At first you may clearly see God’s will, like breaking off a bad relationship, or changing a career from selling drugs to building homes; but in other areas, it may not be as clear. However, God will guide you by your faith.       

           Warning!  God’s name is not a magic word. He is not a divine bellhop where you can ask anything in His name as some people teach, but God is our focus of intimacy.        

·        Do not allow your stubborn nature to rule your will. 

           It is not what God gives to us that makes our relationship grow; it is Christ’s redemption and who He is in me.  Then, our call is to respond to Him.

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