Most folks think they are a disappointment to Jesus. They think He’s mad at them and frustrated with their lack of progress. Some folks spend so much time asking the question, “Have I failed Him again?” that they miss the chance to ask other really cool questions like, “How close can Jesus and I get?” or even, “What would it mean to follow Jesus right now, today?” We are so sure that we’re in trouble that we’ve never even entertained the possibility that our relationship with Jesus is just fine as it is and could actually get a lot sweeter and closer if we would just relax and enjoy it. I think people imagine that Jesus is like a really strict teacher who’s impossible to please, but what if those people have Him figured out all wrong? What if He’s more like your best friend who always sits beside you in the class? Jesus is probably the most misunderstood person ever, and most people would be shocked if they actually met Him on the street and hung out with Him for ten minutes. What if you found out that Jesus isn’t mad at you, but just really likes you? What if you discovered that He gets a kick out of your laugh? What if you found out He loves to hear you pray? One time an officer in the Roman army made Jesus amazed. Our Lord’s face broke into a wide smile of complete marvel. Why? Because this officer simply took Jesus at His word. What if you could do that? What if you could make Jesus amazed with gladness? Go ahead and try it. Just believe exactly what Jesus says about you and He’ll flip out.
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