I love Christian radio! 88.5 FM WJIE is my first radio love. Recently, I have also been listening to K-LOVE at work. (Both radio stations can be streamed from their respective web pages.) Today while listening to K-LOVE I stumbled across one of their interesting news story links about “How to Spot a Healthy Church”. It was written by a pastor/cartoonist from Louisiana who also has a blog. And while perusing his blog I came across one of his postings that I thought summed up a true relationship with Jesus…..which is so crucial not only for salvation, but for true living the way He intended.
Here is his original post. However, I am quoting the end part which impacted me.
Two things need to be said about knowing the Lord.
1) It involves a dual relationship. The individual comes to a personal acquaintance with Jesus Christ and in the process the Lord Jesus comes to know that person and enters his/her life. From that moment on, the two are intertwined in a spiritual way that defies most attempts to categorize it.
2) It results in a different way of life characterized by fair-thinking and honest-dealing, by compassion toward others and a love for God.
Anything less may be religious, it may be impressive to the world, and it might even be said to be miracle-working. But it will not stand up at Judgment.
To sum it up, Jesus wants your heart, not your actions.
I think I am going to enjoy reading through some of Pastor Joe’s blog archive.
…..Dan at aslowerpace dot net
