Christian Relationships

People were a priority for Jesus. Many times in His ministry, He would be tired or have other plans, but when He saw people in need, He would stop to help them. Sometimes it would be to heal them physically, like with the blind, the lepers, and the lame. At other times, He would mainly talk to them about their spiritual condition, as with the woman at the well and the young lawyer.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear (1 Peter 3:15).

God knew that we'd need relationships more than information or teachings, and Jesus modeled this for us. He chose twelve men to be close followers and developed deep relationships with them. Then, He taught them to go out and do likewise. This is the best way of encouraging others to accept Christ into their lives. We act like He did in loving and caring for others and investing time in them. Meaningful Christian relationships will pave the way to heaven.

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation. To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation (1 Corinthians 5: 18-19).

All creation started from the relationship of the Trinity - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. When man was created, he was invited to enter into the relationship too (see Genesis 1). What an incredible privilege! Why would anyone reject this? The Church is suppose to continue this relationship and build on it. So are we.

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation if the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord; In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation through the Spirit.

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