Curious...

Whenever I read the Bible, I cant help but to imagine how would it be to be with Jesus. How awesome would it be to see Him and His work. I don't know about you guys but this happens with me always, whenever I'm fascinated with a person, I closely observe them and try to imbibe their 'goodness'
But with Jesus, its different. Though He is my friend, a big brother, there is still something that keeps me in awe of his image. There is something which makes me feel distant from Him, yet drags me to follow his way of living..No doubt He was the perfect human being, but one should not forget that He is also God's one and only son, who himself is a part of trinity. And logically, if God makes a mistake then he shouldn't be called God.
Jesus comes across as a humble, simple and honest person. At the same time he demonstrates his power, command and control over everything. That's the exact reason I feel, living with Him is a challenge. Its so easy to read 'the word' daily and attend church on Sundays regularly, but living the life one is called for is a tough task. I have been experiencing a very weird yet satisfying feeling these days. Everyday I become aware of my in-capabilities or limitations, which frustrates me, but at the same time I am experiencing the control of Him, as things unfold over time. I hate uncertainty but I have started liking to wait for His answers.
Everyday, I learn that I am work in progress and His presence in my life is only gonna make me into a better person. For a person like me who is dependent on people's reactions, I long for His reply or reaction. I am curious to know, does this happen to you as well???

Can you suggest??

I was moved by the recent sermon I heard by our youth pastor Jordan Hall. It was simple, yet powerful, and why not it was full of Jesus. It was all about imitating him. Following Him at every thought, every step. I automatically put on my thinking glasses.

Jesus! A very simple guy, born in a normal house, lived all His life sinless. No doubt He was a perfect man. ⁶ Who, being in very nature^[a] God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; ⁷ rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature^[b] of a servant,being made in human likeness.⁸ And being found in appearance as a man,he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! [Philippians 2 :6-8] And the purpose of Him coming to earth here was all about restoring relations; making the bonds tight enough that no evil act can break them. Bond, between us, and most importantly between God and us. God is powerful and He can do everything, agreed. But then why to send His one and only son; his precious possession?? Coz He loves us. He loves us so much that He longs the exact same relationship He has with His son. And I feel, thats why He sent Him to us. To teach us that perfect way of selfless love, His way of Love.

But this whole process wasn't that easy. We all are 'just' humans. We have our individual incapabilities, limitations. We struggle a lot with our small problems, tiny sorrows and keep walking along the way of sins. and He doesn't want that. He wants us to be like Him, like His son who is the perfect image of God. And thats exactly what Jesus did. He set an ideal example in front of us. Like a user manual, so we can anytime check back, if our implementations(actions) are correct. For this, our minds have to be in right place, they have to be united. We need to be like minded. ¹ Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, ² then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. [Philippians 2:1-2] and if it happens then our actions will depict the right result.

So all we need to do is "Follow Jesus!!" and we are set...Done...Wait, is it that easy? Heck No. Considering our very human nature, these two words are most difficult ones..I would say. The first thing needed here is prayers. Prayers for us so that we wont lose our path, our focus. ²⁴ Discipline me, LORD, but only in due measure [Jeremiah 10:24] and keep working the way Jesus would. I am sure there is much more to this...Can you suggest?

Love

Its Easter tomorrow and I am feeling motivated to write again.

I feel its special because I want to share my feelings about God. I have always loved God in my own way. Never been a regular worshiper, but I have never questioned God's existence and power. And now as I am reading His word I am developing a new way of looking at Him. I am slowly experiencing His love towards me; and that makes me feel honored.

Its a good coincidence that I read about Jesus's death during the time of Easter and got a chance to process over it. Surely what he did is not any human's cup of tea. Though it was according to God's plan, of sending Jesus in human form and making him die for our sins, this is a tough decision to make. The way Jesus faced death was certainly a lot more painful than my thoughts, and until now, I never really cared about it much, to be honest. But yesterday, just for once I tried to put myself in same situation, and I felt suffocated. Of course I did ask myself, would I be able to go through all of that knowing the outcome of it? I am still in the sea of my thoughts..

God loves us, no doubt about it..but until yesterday it never hit me that hard. So the question for me is what can I do for Him? If I look back past couple months, I am not going to church, I am out of my fellow Christian friend's circle, I just had an argument with my brother, Daniel whom I love. And that makes me re think about my own self. I am blessed with wonderful family, a loving a caring mom, amazing friends, good education, good health , a nice understanding girlfriend. So God is blessing me with His love, its just that I am kinda overlooking it. But one good thing is He is encouraging me and keeping me in his word and indeed He is trying to communicate. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[c] in you.[John14:17] All I need to do is respond. Respond, but in His way, the way Jesus would act. Its high time I learn that. I totally feel that Jesus lead his life to set an example for us. He was a perfect man, a perfect son. Thats what God is asking us to do- "Aim for perfection" and may be thats when we can reach our destination.

I am enjoying my journey and excited to know what He has in store for me. Its sad that Jesus had to die for us. but there is not greater example of love demonstrated by a perfect human towards imperfect humanity. I remember here what once pastor Bill said; "God knows us, coz He created us in his image. But He wants to experience us, for that all we need to do is open up our hearts. Allow Him and be blessed for the rest of your life." Coz He promises as said in Hebrews 13:5 “Never will I leave you;never will I forsake you.”