Four Steps To Know Jesus More Intimately
Here are four action steps that can help you know Jesus on a more intimate level:
Read One Chapter from the Gospels Daily.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John will all help you see Jesus “in action” and understand His heart more profoundly. Begin by reading one chapter a day in Matthew until you reach the end of the book. Then repeat with the other Gospels. Do not skip over familiar portions because some authors give more details about it than others, or the Lord might show you something you missed last time.
Study a Passage Daily.
Study a passage of Scripture that stood out to you in your daily reading. A good study Bible can be helpful as well as online resources like Bibleref.net and Blueletterbible.org. (I personally love David Guzik’s commentary on BLB’s website!)
Pray and Meditate on What You Learned.
Spend time praying about what you read or discovered about Jesus. Meditate on those truths throughout the day. I have even set reminders to pop up on my smartphone daily, weekly, or monthly to repeat certain truths the Lord showed me.
Ask Yourself What Jesus Would Do.
As you encounter various situations throughout your day, ask yourself what Jesus would do in that setting, and then do it. If you are not sure, that is okay. The more time you spend getting to know Jesus’ character, attitude, and heart, the easier that act will become.
Remember, Jesus wants a close, personal, and connected relationship with you too! The Bible says, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8a).
Ready, set, go!