Human Nature

Because of the miraculous signs he did in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration, many people were convinced that he was indeed the Messiah.
But Jesus didn't trust them, because he knew what people were really like.
No one needed to tell him about human nature (John 2: 23-25, NLT).

Last night, we held our annual Tailgate baptism, which is an all-out-party and celebration. We not only baptize individuals who believe in Christ but we celebrate the fact that God transforms our life. For me, baptizing someone is an over the top experience. In that moment, you realize that there is nothing we can do to earn or deserve connecting with God.

Jesus Christ, God with us, provided the Way to connect. Not only that, it is a connection that changes us.

John wrote about the people that were convinced that Jesus was the Messiah. The thing is . . . he doesn't say that they were convicted of needing Christ in their life or that they were willing to continue to connect with them. What he does say is that Jesus understood that humanity needs more than miraculous signs to be transformed.

What does humanity need? Humanity needs an ongoing . . . never-ending . . . connection with God.. . a personal relationship.

So, how do we keep a personal relationship with God passionate? I am convinced that a passionate relationship with God revolves around worship. You might think I am talking about music, but I am talking about our personal activity of worship.

The Greek work for worship is proskuneo which comes from pros, meaning, before, and kuneo meaning to adore and prostrate oneself, acknowledging the worthiness of God. It is authentic surrender . . . when nobody is looking type of surrender . . . when it is only you and God.

It is human nature to get so busy with life that we forget that Life is Christ.
Connect with Christ today.
Take time to worship . . . really worship today.
Find time . . . to go before God and surrender everything . . . worship.
Adore God.
Learning with you to worship,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)