April 6
(Psalm 36:9-10 NIV) “For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. {10} Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.”
(Titus 2:11-14 NIV) “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. {12} It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, {13} while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, {14} who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”
The on-ramp for the highway to heaven is knowing God; not just knowing about God, but knowing God intimately. In Genesis, the KJV says that Adam “knew” Eve and she conceived and bore a son. The “knowing” that God speaks of here is more than head knowledge. It is as intimate as a husband and wife relationship. God wants us to know him. He offers us a hand. The Righteous one reaches down for the unrighteous. He lifts us off our backs and we join the “upright in heart”. We rise up and walk the highway to heaven. Grace begins to teach us. We learn to say “No” to things that would hinder our journey and our knowing Jesus. And God continues to love those who know him. Do you know God like this? Are you intimate with God? Does Jesus live in you? Are you living in Him? This is the kind of relationship God wants with us. This is the highway to heaven. -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day
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