Do I feel Jesus?

 “Jesus giveth to all, life and breath, and all things; That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after Him, and find Him, though He be not far from every one of us!” ~ Acts 17  

“Feelings” seem to be running rapid these days as wickedness seeks to prevail! Often we don’t really like to discuss our ‘feelings.’ But today the Message surrounds the Breath of God that was breathed into us at birth and God’s desire is –  that we might ‘Feel’ Him. It is one thing to say we Love Jesus, another thing to Serve Him, and yet another thing to Follow Him – so close that we ‘Feel’ Him!  I’m reminded of the Apostle Peter when Jesus questioned him. Jesus spoke to him on three occasions asking, “Simon, son of Jonas, Lovest thou me?” First Peter answered Him, “Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee.” But as Jesus continued on to the Third time, with: “Simon, son of Jonas, Lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto Him the third time, Lovest thou me? Peter responded “Lord, Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I Love Thee!”  There are many sermons that no doubt have been preached on this subject, but the simplest thought is – Jesus was saying if you love me, there is work to be done for My Kingdom! And so it is this very day, so much work to be done for the Kingdom of God as it draws near. Christianity must rise to the occasion. Our witness for Jesus must be strong, and full of the Power of our Salvation! It is not enough to be a good person. The heart of God is calling for His people to draw near. In Heb. 7:19 His Word tells us: The Law mad nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a Better Hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God!”  We have a powerful Word from the Lord in James 4 – If we will submit ourselves to God and resist the devil, he will flee from us! God’s Word proclaims: “draw nigh to God, He will draw nigh to us! So the question before us today is: “Do I feel Jesus?” We know we are Saved, We love Him, but He seeks for us to “Haply, feel His Presence beside us! Sincere meditation will bring Him close as we reach for His Love. ~ Pastor

 

Gracious Father, our God and Saviour; we have heard Your Word today and have well noted Your desire for us to come so close to You,  that we might physically feel You beside us! Surround Your people today with the Power of Your Presence.  Enlarge our Hope, strengthen our Trust, cause us to sense the Power of Your Love in our lives! Pour forth Your Precious Holy Spirit to guide us and nudge us to walk in Your paths of rightness! I Pray for Blessings upon this people and healing in this house for You are a faithful Saviour! O Lord Impart Your Wisdom to us, and help us ‘feel’ Your nearness! We ask for Your Presence to surround our families! We ask these things in Your Name, the Name of Jesus!