I Want to Know Him More

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Lately, I've been realizing some things. There is so much more of Jesus that I don't know. I think a lot of us, including me, accept the gift of salvation and have Jesus in our hearts and think "alright, good enough." Which yes, it is good enough. That is all we need. He is all we need. But there is so much more that He is offering us that we are often content without.

Think about it. Jesus' disciples were close enough and intimate enough with Him to heal people in His name (Acts 5:12-16). Peter had enough faith to walk on water (Matthew 14:29). Paul was so full of the Holy Spirit he could speak in tongues (Acts 19:6). John was such a servant of God that he prophesied the end of the friggin world! (Revelation 1:1-2). Romans 12:6-8 talks about how we are each blessed with a spiritual gift. Do you know what yours is? I don't know what mine is. And why not? Because I know Jesus and I'm fine without knowing. But come on! How cool would it be if I did know then used it to further the kingdom in mighty ways!?

I want the faith to walk on water. Because number one, who doesn't want to walk on water? That's awesome. If I had that kind of faith, I would be walking up down the Ohio River like it was my job. And number two, think about how that kind of faith would carry over into other areas of your life. Like ministry or relationships with other people. What a beautiful life that would be!

Or what if I was close enough to Him that I could heal people in His name? What if when I had a headache instead of reaching for the Advil I asked my believer friend to lay hands on me and heal me? I know that sounds crazy and weird, but if we, as Christians, say we believe that Jesus died and rose again then we should probably believe He can heal a measly headache.

Sorry, I know I'm ranting. But I feel like this is something big.

I want to know Jesus more. I am fine where I am. I have His love in my heart and that is all I need. But He offers us so much more. I would be a fool to be content with where I am.

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