A Brush With Greatness

Encounters with Jesus usually lead to distinct responses, whether positive reactions or negative reactions on our part. But with the knowledge that Jesus is a God that fully sees us and still offers love and grace, even through the difficulties of vulnerability, it is hard to ignore an encounter with Him. How will you respond to God, knowing that He sees you and has compassion for who you are and all you go through?

In our highly divided political climate, many of us have heard that we must vote red, or we must go blue, to be Christian. We tend to attack those who do not think like us and support our values, and thus have reduced God to a set of behaviors and policies. In contrast, what does it really mean to not only know God, but to experience Him on a deep, relational level?

What would it be like to have an encounter with Jesus? Accounts from the Bible show us time and again how ordinary people met Jesus and soon found a brand new vision for life, including freedom from anger, shame, and fear. What would would it look like for each of us to have a similar encounter and experience the greatness that is Jesus?