Selwyn continues his discussion on the important issue that our relationship with God must be passionate, that is, by using all our strength we must direct; all, of who we are – heart, mind and soul, towards Jesus.
He starts today’s study by saying: “A few days ago we commented that sadly some Christians are more taken up with the cause of Christ than with Christ whose cause they represent …
It is a great tragedy that people think of the quiet time, of Bible study and prayer as being solely about spiritual growth – our growth. Our times of devotion are primarily not about us but about God. …
The point is that our activity for our heavenly Father should grow out of intimacy with Him.”
Many people study the Bible to find out what Jesus did or what Jesus taught. Yet, the important aspect of Bible study is to take hold of Jesus’ hand and to get to know Him. The Bible is a long, love letter from God to us; our response, to reading the Bible, is to fall-deeper-in-love with God. We can only do this when we realise who Jesus is, and worship Him as God - then, and only then, can the ‘what‘ make sense. Do you agree?
Worship first – work second
Selwyn continues his discussion on the important issue that our relationship with God must be passionate, that is, by using all our strength we must direct; all, of who we are – heart, mind and soul, towards Jesus.
He starts today’s study by saying: “A few days ago we commented that sadly some Christians are more taken up with the cause of Christ than with Christ whose cause they represent …
It is a great tragedy that people think of the quiet time, of Bible study and prayer as being solely about spiritual growth – our growth. Our times of devotion are primarily not about us but about God. …
The point is that our activity for our heavenly Father should grow out of intimacy with Him.”
Many people study the Bible to find out what Jesus did or what Jesus taught. Yet, the important aspect of Bible study is to take hold of Jesus’ hand and to get to know Him. The Bible is a long, love letter from God to us; our response, to reading the Bible, is to fall-deeper-in-love with God. We can only do this when we realise who Jesus is, and worship Him as God - then, and only then, can the ‘what‘ make sense. Do you agree?