By Hugh Houchin
Jesus Christ called, and now that we're Believers are we trying to install a relationship with Him but don't feel we're making progress? If so, maybe it's because our basic relationship with Him is already there, and we're trying to institute something He's already established. A relationship with Jesus Christ is foundational for Believers, but it doesn't emanate from us; it began with an empty tomb.
The price for sin is death, but, in our place, a sinless Jesus paid that debt when He died on the cross. Therefore, when He arose from the dead, His empty tomb proclaimed the victory. Because of His empty tomb, as Believers, we have victory over death from sin, just as He did.
Because Jesus is the Son of God, achieved victory over sin, and called us to believe in Him, He's the author of an eternal relationship with us that never ceases. The foundation is that we're born again and will spend eternity in heaven, with Him.
On the other hand, though, we are responsible for our daily Christian walk. However, the road is not smooth; it has hills and valleys because we still have a sin nature. Nevertheless, even though sin negatively affects our growth in Him, it doesn't affect our basic relationship. That relationship remains secure because His tomb remains empty.
When it comes to our relationship with Jesus we should bask in it and enjoy it, and be secure in the knowledge we'll someday experience Him as He really is. In contrast, we should concentrate on our daily walk of obedience. That we can control. If we're not sure in what areas He wants more obedience just ask Him. He promises us wisdom, but, at the same time, He expects us to respond in a positive way to what He says. James 1:5.
Hugh Houchin is retired, but enjoys fulltime freelance writing. His publishing credits include articles and columns in western Nebraska newspapers and numerous websites.
You may read more of Houchin's articles at:
http://spiritualwatercooler.blogspot.com
contact: hugh_houchin@yahoo.com
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