In Him

Many years ago, Mr. Bill spent a stint of time working 2^nd shift.  Since I worked day-shift, we saw little of one another during the week.  Of course, I missed him, but “oh, the joy” of cooking only  and what I wanted and watch my favorite television shows. True, it was a bitter-sweet time … mostly sweet!

 

How’s your relationship with God?   Now, there was a rough period of adjustment when Mr. Bill returned to 1^st shift: back to meals-on-the-table and sharing the television.  Meaningful relationships require attention -- they don’t just “happen.”  Ephesians 1:7 begins with, “In Him we have …”  Although important, genuine Christianity isn’t religion, ritual, tradition.  No, it’s first-and-foremost about relationship – a unique, personal, vibrant relationship with God through His Son, Christ Jesus. Moses told God’s People, “"The Lord your God has chosen you to be His own special treasure!" (Deuteronomy 7:6).  You and I are special to God, and He desperately longs for closeness between Himself and each of us.  Of living “in Him,” James Smith of New Park Street Chapel in London wrote, “Let it be the ruling object of our lives, to be specially for God! And as God desires to have us near to Himself – let it be a daily effort to get near, and keep near to Him.” (1860).  Our search for significance begins and ends in Him – rooted in a personal Christ.  Mr. Bill and I are about to celebrate 39 years together, and those years didn’t happen by ignoring one another (well, sometimes).  Satisfy your soul’s greatest longing … in Him!