A Relationship with the Lord

The relationship you have with God is more important than what you do for Him. This was one of the things James wanted to get across in James 2:14. Sin severed that relationship, but Christ died on the cross to restore it. Now, we can be in the presence of our holy, perfect God when we accept Christ as our Savior and Lord. "The entire New Testament drives home the point that we have been set apart for God and are cleansed in Christ" (Stop Trying to Fix Yourself, Eddie Snipes).

We were made for this relationship, and we will never feel completely whole and content without it. Too many "Christians" are satisfied with their shallow acquaintance with God. They visit with Him on occasion but never allow an intimate, personal relationship to develop. In their lukewarmness, they don't know what they're missing. 

This relationship is what also grows our faith. "Faith produces good works, but works doesn't produce faith" (Stop Trying to Fix Yourselves, Eddie Snipes). As Easter approaches, what better time to establish or renew your relationship with the Lord? I am still amazed and awed that we can have such a relationship. However, once you have it, you'll realize that this is your greatest treasure.

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you (Matthew 7:7).

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