September, 2011
Does He know me?
(John 10:3)
And Do I know Him?
Is it possible for us to know all about doctrine and still not know Jesus?
Do we sadly misunderstand him?
Our souls are in danger when our knowledge of doctrine surpasses that of Jesus. We are avoiding the intimate relationship and touch of Him.
Why was Mary crying?
John 20:10 to 18
Doctrine was nothing to Mary, in fact, any Pharisee could of run circles around her and made a fool of her doctrinally, but one thing they could never rule out is the fact that Jesus cast out 7 Devils out of her (Luke 8:2). His blessings were nothing to her in comparison of really knowing Jesus personally in this verse. Mary turned around in this verse and Saw Jesus sanding there, but she did not know Him. She did not know it was Jesus; she thought is this was a gardener. Mary asked if the gardener took Him somewhere (John 20:14, 16,), only when Jesus said "Mary!", once He said her name, she immediately knew that she had a personal relationship with the One who spoke. She turned and said to Him," Teacher" (John 20:16)
Have I stubbornly Doubted or Denied Jesus?
John 20:24 to 29
Now Thomas, one of the twelve was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!"
But Thomas said unless I see the nails in his hands and put my fingers where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it.
Have I Doubted Something About Jesus?
Maybe it is experiences that other have talked about. That I have not experienced yet. The disciples that saw Jesus, told Thomas about what they saw. But Thomas doubted and rejected what they saw, saying unless I see this for myself. I will not believe. Thomas needed a personal touch from Jesus. When Jesus touches will come, we may never know, but when they come they are incredible and indescribable and are precious. When Jesus came to Thomas, Thomas said to Jesus "My Lord and My God"! (John 20:28)
When I have denied Him?
(John 21:15 to 71)
Peter denied Jesus with curses and oaths. After the crucifixion and resurrection Jesus restores Peter in private when he appeared to Peter in private. Jesus also restored Peter publicly in front of others. Peter said to Jesus "Lord, You know that I love You." ( John 21:17)
Do I have a personal relationship and history with Jesus? The true sign of discipleship on the one intimate oneness with Jesus Christ, and a true knowledge of Jesus that no one or nothing can shake.