Tell Me About Your Jesus

Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. John 21:12

This was the third time after HIS resurrection that the disciples met Jesus. This time, they were out fishing. They had returned to the business they were conducting prior to meeting Jesus. A man on the beach told them where to throw their net. When they did, the result was over 153 large fish caught at one time. A similar event occurred when they first met Jesus. (See Luke 5:1-6). They now witnessed a repeat. The man on the beach was Jesus.

How often have we repeatedly witness Jesus in the lives of others? As we experience life with Jesus, don’t we begin to catch glimpses of HIM at work with others? As we draw closer to HIM, does HE not reveal more of HIMSELF to us? Like any relationship built on trust and loyalty, the depth and width only grows deeper and deeper. We begin to see more than the outside appearance. We begin to witness the real heart and character of that person. The same is with Jesus.

You tell me about your Jesus and I will tell you about my Jesus. The more we share, the more our cup overflows of the awe and wonder of God.

I’m not talking about the academic Jesus. The impersonal God-Man found between the pages of the Bible. But the one-on-one Jesus you have come to know. The Jesus who saved you from yourself. The Jesus who interceded for you in your prayers. The Jesus who sent the right person at the right time to help solve a life-threatening situation. The Jesus who covered you with HIS love when no one else did. The Jesus who carried you through the last storm. The Jesus who inspired you to finish the project you have been working on for years. The Jesus who held your hand when your love one passed away. The Jesus who fills your cup daily with grace and peace. The Jesus who brings light into a dark situation. The Jesus who knows you better than yourself. The Jesus who shares HIS wisdom with you. The Jesus who holds you in HIS grip. The Jesus who is your hero and mentor. The Jesus who is your best friend. The Jesus who reveals to you Papa God and Holy Spirit. The Jesus who knows you better than anyone else. The Jesus who is rooting for YOU.

This is the Jesus I enjoy hearing about. This is the Jesus I like sharing with others. The personal Jesus. The Jesus who is alive and living in you and me. The Jesus who is moving history toward the culmination of a new heaven and a new earth as one. The Jesus who allows me to participate with HIM in HIS work. The Jesus who cares for you and wants what is best for you. The Jesus who steps up as an elder-brother and tells you the truth of a matter. The same Jesus who will stand up and fight for you. The Jesus who has your back. The Jesus who loves you more than anyone else.

This is the Jesus I want you to tell me about.

The real Jesus living HIS life in you and through you.

And I will share the same with you.

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

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Only Because of Jesus

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“who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,” 2 Timothy 1:9

The older I become, the words from those early days become Deja vu. The older gents back then would smile when one of us younger guys asked those life metaphysical questions. Today, it is my turn to smile.

It happens when you realize your walk with Jesus is all you need. This is when the adventurous journey of faith begins to fall into place. You come to the place you truly know only because of Jesus. You move past the starting gate and now the marathon run with Jesus is getting closer to the winning circle.

You realize all that you believe is not as important as knowing Jesus. Only HE keeps you on the correct path.

You realize all your efforts mean nothing by themselves. But only because of Jesus you are loved and cherished by the Triune God.

You realize all your good works mean nothing by themselves. But only because of Jesus you are known and recognized by God.

You have come to the place of knowing and understanding HE is the central character of your story. Only because of Jesus do you have a part in God’s eternal plan.

You see how fleeting the vapor of life passes you by. Then only because of Jesus do you realize your eternal future is secured.

The longer you walk in the faith, the more everything else becomes insignificant. Only because of Jesus is God’s grace poured out upon you.

You find purpose and meaning in life, only because of Jesus. You can kick yourself for not being more open-minded in your youth to HIS story.

Only because of Jesus does the Holy Spirit diligently work to transform you into HIS image.

Only because of Jesus is there hope for a future.

Only because of Jesus do I find rest and comfort in my soul each night before sleep.

Only because of Jesus is life so good.

You could add more items to this list. I only scratched the surface. For me, only because of Jesus, is my new meme for the year.

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

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Where Did You See Jesus This Week?

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Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receives their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Matthew 11:2-6

In our morning life group, the question we start each week is the above. Where did you see Jesus this week? It is always enjoyable to see the replies from each of the men. Some men focus on the physical blessings that occurred. Others on the spiritual essence at the time. Yet a few are still looking for HIM.

At times, we may rephrase the question. Instead of using Jesus’ name, we list his characteristics. For example, the fruit of the Holy Spirit includes love and joy. And since Jesus was fully empowered by the Spirit, the fruit would always be displayed. So we also ask, “where did you see love? Joy? Peace? Patience? Kindness? Goodness? Gentleness? Self-control?” We often receive more replies from others.

Then there are times we ask, “when you looked into the mirror this morning, did you see Jesus.” This one makes each man realize that Jesus is alive and lives in each man. But are you allowing HIM to express HIMSELF through you?

The real reason behind these questions is to provoke one to focus more on Jesus. We all get busy and distracted. So it’s comforting to know that through it all that one question over time becomes a repeated mantra in our minds. So when times get tough, or an event occurs in front of you, stop and look. You may be witnessing Jesus in action.

In today’s Scripture, John the baptizer was in prison. He needed confirmation that Jesus was the Messiah. So he sent his disciples to Jesus with the question. Jesus replied to tell John what they saw and heard about HIM in action. In other words, what did you see Jesus do this week? HIS reply focused on the healing miracles and the good words they heard spoken by HIM.

When we start looking for Jesus in our small corner of the world, HE will reveal HIMSELF. We will see HIM through the Spirit’s work. We will see spiritual fruit blooming in the lives of others. We will see improbable events occur. We will hear voices from heaven. Encouraging words in time of need. We will see a helping hand in a time of trouble. Sunshine in a place of darkness. The world may be in turmoil, yet peace rests upon you. At the fork road of a major decision, wisdom appears. While waiting for a solution, answers come. Not too many to choose from, only one. The one which propels you to your promise land.

Even when times are hard, you realize you may be broken, busted and beaten, but still hopeful. You know your redeemer lives. HE is holding you together. HE is transforming you into the mold you were wired to become. You accept the short-term pain knowing the long-term gain is truly worth it. Even though you see yourself as a total wreck, a voice within you reassures you that HE is with you. Hang in there. This part of the transition is almost over. You will come out stronger. More trustful. More assured. More on fire for the God you serve.

Yes, it starts when you focus your day on what Jesus is doing in your world now. Afterwards, you know Jesus better than ever before.

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

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