The importance of having a relationship with CHRIST

Have you ever wondered why the LORD JESUS died for our sins? It is because He wanted to bring us to the Father and reconcile our broken relationship with GOD. If you want to know the importance of having a relationship with the LORD JESUS CHRIST, then this article is for you. But before that, let us understand the meaning of having a relationship with CHRIST. Having a relationship with CHRIST means you have made a conscious decision to stop sinning or repent from your sins and love Him and your neighbors as well. It also means you spend time communicating with Him, worshiping Him, praising Him, and most of all obeying His commands or doing the things that please Him. CHRIST'S primary concern is to love us so He wanted us to love Him too as said in Hosea 6:6 that He desires love and not sacrifice; the knowledge of GOD and not burnt offerings. So why do we need to love CHRIST? We need to love Him and have a relationship with Him because that is one way of fulfilling our purpose of glorifying Him (Isaiah 43:7) and that is also His first and greatest commandment so, we should obey it. Let us check this verse in Matthew 22:37-38 which say, “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” Now, listed here below are the importance of having a relationship with CHRIST.

1.) When you have nothing, He is your Provider.

It is written in Philippians 4:19 that the LORD JESUS will provide all our needs according to His riches in glory. So we should believe and hold on to this verse because the LORD is faithful and He keeps His promises. When my father died in 2013, we lack money for his burial expenses. But the LORD JESUS whispered to me and comforted me saying, “don’t worry I will help you and provide for you.” So I trusted Him and He indeed provided the whole amount of money for the expenses. He touched other people’s hearts like my relatives and friends so we can raise the needed money. God is indeed our Greatest Provider all we have to do is pray and tell Him our need, trust, listen, seek, and He will provide.

2.) When you are sad, He is your Comforter.

Many times in my life have I become sad because of different reasons. But I always find comfort in the LORD. I just pray and tell Him I am sad and He comforts me. For example, when we have a disagreement with my husband, the LORD will just tell me to forgive seventy times seven.

3.) When you have a problem, He is your problem solver.

The LORD JESUS said in His Words in James 5:13 that if we are in trouble, we should pray. He said that because He wants to solve our problems and lighten our loads. He even reminded me when I tried to control my thoughts so I won't sin. He said, "don't try to solve your problems on your own. You should give them to me because only Me has the power to change your situation. Oh what a loving GOD, the LORD JESUS is. He is indeed worthy of our praise and devotion.

4.) When you are tired you can find rest for your weary soul in Him.

The LORD JESUS offered His life for us. He said in Matthew 11:28-30 that all who are tired should come to Him because He will give you rest for He is gentle in Spirit and the yoke He will give you is easy and His burden is light. This promise is very true. Since I became a born again Christian and committed myself to love JESUS, all my problems are gone. He has healed my broken heart and He removed my heavy lonesome feeling and replaced it with love, joy, and peace.

5.) When you are in danger He is your Protector.

It is written in Psalms 91:9-10 that if you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will befall you and no disaster will come near your tent. This verse is very true. I have experienced many dangerous situations in my life like being hit by a truck but the LORD saved me. He is indeed our Greatest Protector.

6.) When you are sick, He is your Healer.

The LORD JESUS has promised to restore the health of those who are sick in Jeremiah 30:17. This verse is also very true. The LORD has healed the hole in my left lung, my broken heart, my depression, and my schizophrenia. He is our Mighty Deliverer and Greatest Healer. We just have to pray and trust in Him and hold on to His promises.

7.) When you are confused, He is your Adviser and peace-giver.

It is said in 1 Corinthians 14:33 that the LORD is not the author of confusion but of peace. This is also very true. The LORD has cleared all my confusions and has given me peace. And, every time I am confused I just call on His Mighty Name LORD JESUS CHRIST and ask Him to clear out my confusion and teach me what to do and He gives me peace and wise advise which in turn make me glad. Oh, thank You so much LORD JESUS for healing me and giving me peace. I owe You my entire life. I will do everything you want!

8.) When you need guidance, He is your teacher.

The LORD has spent His precious time teaching our ancestors before about the things they should do to be saved. He even gave us the guide to life which is the Bible. He is the Source of all knowledge and wisdom so when you think you need help on how something is done, just ask the LORD JESUS to help you. I always do that when I make a video and write my blog I always ask Him what to say and what to write and He teaches me.

9.) You will be saved. When you received CHRIST in your heart and have decided to believe and love Him wholeheartedly, He will give you rest and save you from all your mistakes and lets you have peace, joy, and love. When you have a closer relationship with Him, He will promise you eternal life in heaven which means you will be saved from the eternal damnation in hell.

With all these being said, I hope you have realized how important it is to have a relationship with our GOD and SAVIOR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Let us not waste our LORD'S sacrifice for us, let us love Him and have a relationship with Him. Start a relationship with Him now by believing and accepting Him as your GOD and SAVIOR and praying this sinner’s prayer sincerely:

• My dearest LORD JESUS CHRIST, I believe that You are the One and Only True Living GOD. Thank You for loving me, for dying on the cross and rising again on the third day just to save me from sin and hell. Please forgive me from all my sins and cleanse me from all my unrighteousness. I repented my sins. Please come into my heart and be my LORD and SAVIOR. Thank You, LORD. I love You. Amen.

If you have prayed that sinner's prayer sincerely, please attend church services in a Bible-based church. Also please spend time reading the Bible and obey it and always pray to the LORD JESUS for guidance. Make loving Him your purpose and you'll be blessed. I love you with the love of the LORD. Thank you for reading. If ever you need help in your Christian journey please feel free to leave a comment below. Please don't forget to share this good news with your friends, neighbors, and family members. I love you with the love of the LORD. May He bless you and encourage you to come to Him and obey Him for He will reward you with eternal life in heaven if you do that. To the LORD JESUS, thank you for revealing to me that You are our True Living GOD and thank You for inspiring me to write this article. Thank You also, LORD, for giving me the wisdom and knowledge so I can write this article. I love You, LORD. Amen.