Friend Factor

Jesus replied, "This is the deed God requires - to believe in [cleave to, trust, rely on, have faith in, lean on] Him whom He has sent."

John 6:29

 

What does it mean to "Believe"?  If you're like me, you want some sort of system to believe in Christ.  But systems are for computers, robots, and sales gimmicks!  I've never understood how adding a conditioner to a shampoo offer suddenly makes is a "system" where you are charged more.  Sorry, slight distraction there.  Systems are not for people.  

 

Believing is not a system...it's a RELATIONSHIP! In order to have a relationship with Jesus, you must stay close to Him.  Look at it this way, how do you have and maintain your relationships?  You spend time with them?  Talk with them? Listen to them? Care about them?  The same is true when you want to develop a relationship with Jesus.  Let's face it, He knows you better than you know you, and He loves you anyway.

 

Spend time reading about Jesus. Spend time talking with and listening to Him.  Just like any other relationship you have to give time to it; you have to exclude some things; but the closer your relationship becomes the less that will matter.  Simply stay close to Him and the relationship will grow!