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NASB | Matthew 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 28:20 teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always [remaining with you perpetually--regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion], even to the end of the age." |
Bible Question:
Can someone give me guidence on feeling closer to Jesus? I pray to him every night that I can and thank him for everyday...I just don't feel fullfilled as a person who believes in Jesus should be.... Thank You. |
Bible Answer: Good evening, Jason (NightJay0044). It's been a while since I attempted to respond to one of your questions, and it pleases me to attempt to offer you something that, it is hoped, will be to your benefit in regard to this, your most recent question. ..... You say that you pray regularly and thank the Lord for each day, and that is good! Yet you speak of not feeling "fulfilled as a person who believes in Jesus should be." Dear young Christian, please allow me as your much older brother in Christ to assure you that the Christian faith does not hinge on feelings, for which we need offer continual thanks to the Lord! Feelings are fickle things, and human emotions run the gamut from the height of the loftiest peak to the depth of the dismal swamp. But praise be to God, we who have been regenerated in Christ Jesus have more, much more, to cling to than poor, fickle feelings. We have a hope, which is an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast (Hebrews 6:19). That glorious hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness -- in Jesus Christ, the immutable Word (John 1:1); in Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). ...... Draw near to God, Jason, and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). Saturate yourself in the word of God, young brother, for it is alive and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12), and it is a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path (Psalm 119:105). ...... Read and meditate on the words of Jesus that appear throughout the Gospels and dwell on His iron-clad promise -- the promise of Jesus with which Matthew ended his Gospel -- that He is with His sheep always, even unto the end of the world (Matthew 28:20). Meditate on the Psalms. Commit the incomparable 23rd Psalm to memory so that you can carry it around with you always. Consider this line from Psalm 23: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (Psalm 23:4). Doesn't that help you to "feel closer to Jesus," Jason? ...... Young friend, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest the majestic words of Romans 8:31-39. These magnificant words, as are all words of Scripture, are without peer in all the world's literature, because they alone come from the very breath of God (2 Timothy 3:16). So, rejoice, Jason! "Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice" (Philippians 4:4) Why? Because as a regenerate follower of Christ, your name is recorded in heaven! (Philippians 4:3). ...... A parting word and a vital one: The church is the body of Christ. It is the community of believers. So do not forsake the assembly of the saints in worship (Hebrews 10:25; Colossians 3:12-17) -- continue "steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship and in breaking of bread and in prayers" (Acts 2:42) nor fail to extend to the saints the right hand of fellowship as they in turn extend it to you (Galatians 2:9). And by all means continue to pray -- "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). God bless you, Jason. --Hank |
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bumble | ||
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lizleah88240 | ||
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Acts238 | ||
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Mickey C. | ||
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NightJay0044 | ||
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Hank |