I am Coming Lord

I love artwork. I believe it is words conveyed on canvas. In art so many messages and meanings can be discerned. I recently found pround piece of a Knight of Christ preparing to ride into battle. I then discovered another masterpiece of Jesus in Gethsemane and I had an epiphany, what if they were combined? I created with two separate pieces of art that are not mine; meaning I did not paint them, but together they become a new art piece that I lay claim to in concept.

I call this "I Am Coming Lord." At first my intent was to depict Jesus in his anguish interceding for his followers, in this case the Knights of Christ who represents in this depiction of the spiritual warriors found in Ephesians 6:12. However, as I combined the two images I discovered a different concept altogether. Jesus Christ is God and He carries us and helps in our hours of need, but it spoke to me seeing this Knight riding towards the Lord as the rest of the camp is busy preparing and going the other direction. What I discovered was two thoughts, one Jesus wants us to seek Him and look past religion, and men's reason to find Him. But the second thought was Jesus needs us. Hear me out, I am not saying Jesus needs us to be God, but rather He needs our love. Wait what?! That's 'apostasy'.. right? No it is not. Think about this, Jesus went to cross to save us the lost, whom He loves and when we return that love by believing and accepting what He did, it makes all his agony worth it.

I am well aware Jesus would have died on the cross if it only saved one person. But so often we get so caught up in Christ coming to our aid and keeping us, I wonder if He ever wants us to come for Him? I can hear the accusations already, that I am saying God needs and He needs nothing! But lets examine this verse, "When the Father looks at you He sees his Son." That is because Jesus now dwells within us! (Romans 8:11). We are the Temples of the Living God, so in essence Jesus needs Himself! If He is omnipresent, than He is within us and on his Throne and doing billions of others things! But I do believe beyond this fact, Jesus wants us. He wants us to come to Him and I imagine even Jesus wants someone to cry with. Yes mourn. For Jesus is watching many turn away from Him and walking into darkness. Where did you think we got emotions from? It was from Elohim and Emmanuel, the Creator and Savior! This is an odd thought for our cubical theology, but have you thought of answering God's prayer? Yes the Lord God is perfect, but maybe He wants some company? Actually I know He does, the proof, He died for us! Jesus died on the Cross so that we could be with Him and Father and Holy Spirit forever!

So consider this, what is God is calling to you. What if that call is not only to tell you what to do next or to answer your prayer. But what if the Lord is praying for us Christians to come to Him and be his friends! For Jesus said to his Disciples, "I no longer call you servants, because servants do not know their master's business,  Instead I have called you friends, for everything I have learned from the Father I have made known to you." (John 15:15, James 2:23). Well the Lord Jesus who is perfect and without sin does want to relate to us and what if it isn't just one sided with Him meeting our needs or wishes? What if God's wish is for us to come to Him and weep with Him and offer consolation (support) to Our Lord over those being lost in the waters of doubt and devils? For do not friends mourn with their friends who mourn, and likewise laugh when they laugh? (Romans 12:15). What if Jesus is lonely? Maybe rather than you giving him a litany He wants to visit with you In the living room or linger with you as you both weep over loss.

I once asked Jesus Christ a very unique question in prayer. I asked Him "How are you doing?" At the time it seemed odd, ask God how he's doing?! But I got a answer and it effected me. Jesus responded, "I am heartbroken that so many are falling away, but happy that so many are standing firm." I did not expect a response, but when it came as you read it, I thought not only does the wording sound well put together, but that it is logical, because so many in Body of Christ are falling away and yet many are still staying true to Him.

At some point as Christians we need to get close to Christ. If we keep treating him like He's behind a veil or distant on his throne, we shall lose the chance to actually know Him, which is the only thing that matters. For just chanting His name or acting like Christians will not save us. Only when we know Jesus Christ; become his close friend, will we finally be set free and saved. For to reach the final stage of our friendship with Christ is to go and be with Him in heaven or meet Him on his Return. So start now, and make your relationship with Jesus real and not just religion. God wants to know you and be your best friend! Don't throw away his friendship for fake piety and the foolish ideas of men such as the far away doctrine of Jesus wanting to stay away from you! No! Jesus wants to be your buddy! Choose today to have close relationship with Christ and not just a voting card! All you need to do is ask! "For whatever you ask in my name, it shall be given to you. You have not because you ask not." (Matthew 7:7, Matthew 21:22). Ask Jesus to be close to you and you will know these words, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Wash your hands you sinners, and purify your hearts you double minded." (James 4:8). Choose not to be double minded about deep relationship with Jesus and start being a friend of God!