A RELIGIOUS RELATIONSHIP

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.                      HEBREWS 11:6 KJV

Ruach HaKodesh, the Spirit of God, is on the move. What exactly does that mean? We serve an ever present, always present, God. He is all knowing, all doing, yet, we do not always see the manifestation of His glory personally. The manifestation of God’s love and mercy is beginning to be revealed to those who have a personal relationship with HIM, in a way many of us have not experienced before. 

Not everyone has a personal relationship with God. Scripture teaches the importance of allowing Jesus to have full authority, Lordship, over one’s life.

JOHN 6:4

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. 

Over the years I have told people that tithes and offerings were not enough. I have cautioned individuals who judge those who do not attend church to not think of themselves more “highly” than they aught to (Romans 12:3) because they attend church every time the doors are open. This dedication to the works of religion: tithes, attendance, serving, reading the Bible in the year and such, are religious activities and not a “go to heaven” pass. 

There are those, I like to think of myself as one, who diligently seek God. We, I, give but not necessarily ten percent or regularly. We, I, serve but not necessarily in church. We, I, may not even be a member of a church but we spend time with God daily and are often found talking to someone about Him. We, I, spend hours meditating on, studying and searching through, Scripture. The word of God is the  life food of those who have a personal relationship with God and it is through His only begotten Son, Jesus.  

When you have a personal relationship with YHWH you are constantly talking to Him, about everything.  You know that He knows your plans for the evening because you understand that He is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. It is the Trinity that works in your life, God has a triune nature, He is God- the Father, the Son AND the Spirit. 

1 JOHN 5:7 KJV

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

1 PETER 1:2

Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

It is because of our relationship with Him that we will get rid of those behaviors that do not please Him. Religious people do not consider the fact that God is with them when they are sitting on the toilet. Religious people look for God’s approval when they do something good but think He is not paying attention when they cheat on their taxes. Religious people trust man even if man, the experts, disagree with God. But God will meet you where you are and lead you away from trouble if you keep your eyes on Him and not them.

What we have seen, in the past twelve plus months, is a removal of the veil as it relates to religion and relationship. Many individuals who have are dedicated to their church and their church leaders are now struggling. Although many quote “my God will supply all I need” (Philippians 4:19) they look to the government to provide relief. Religious people confess “Jesus is the healer” yet are anxious to get a shot in the arm to “protect” them from a virus.  Jesus asked and I ask: “Where is YOUR faith? 

LUKE 8:25 KJV

 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

 Do you have a personal relationship with God through Jesus? Or, do you believe there is a God and His son is Jesus but we live on this earth therefore we have to go bu earthly rules? 

When you have a personal relationship with God the Father through Yeshua Hamashiach, Lord Messiah, you will not worry about other people’s opinions, not even your church leaders. The bottom line: When you face final judgment it is not about what church you were a part of but if He knows your name. What is amazing there are evil spirits that don’t know you exist! 

ACTS 19:15

And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

                                                                            Written by Marsha L Floyd