The Father's Menu

The Father's Menu

Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Friday, February 9, 2024

DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

Jesus demonstrated love to everyone during His time on earth, ministering to all those He encountered. However, the rigid religious mindset of the Pharisees left no room for Jesus. Their adherence to religious order made it challenging for them to accept Jesus, who didn't conform to their preconceived notions.

It's crucial not just to preach about Jesus but to preach Jesus Himself. He is not merely a subject; He is the essence of our faith. God is calling the church to return to the Word, emphasizing the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus. Rather than being a religion, Jesus is a living and transformative relationship.

The question arises: "Who do those around you, whether at work, in your community, or in your church, say that the Son of man is?" Jesus goes beyond religious systems; He is about fostering a personal connection. Finding Jesus requires meeting Him in person, experiencing His presence, and cultivating intimacy. This is an invitation to seek that personal encounter with Jesus today.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, I ask to be taken into a deeper relationship with you, where I wil grow in faith and Your Word, in Jesus name, Amen.

Further Reading:

Rom 5:8 (AMP) “But God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for us.”

Isa 66:2 (AMP) “For all these things My hand has made, and so all these things have come into being [by and for Me], says the Lord. But this is the man to whom I will look and have regard: he who is humble and of a broken or wounded spirit, and who trembles at My word and reveres My commands.”

Read through the bible in 1 year: Exodus 29:1-30:10 Matthew 26:14-46 Psalm 31:19-24 Proverbs 8:14-26

Read through the bible in 2 years: Jer 49 & Ps 33