Being with Jesus

Mark 3:14 "Jesus appointed twelve to be with him..."

Only through intimate contact would his followers really get to know Jesus and be able to fulfill the task of bearing witness to Him. Only in this way would they be fully exposed to the powerful influence of his life and ministry..... years later, the secret of their power was that they "had been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13). Through Scripture and by Christ's Spirit, it is still possible to be with Jesus. We should therefore take careful note of the effects of such communion and long for them in our own lives. --Sinclair Ferguson

a prayer: Oh, Jesus... may you so visit Christ Community that we would say with confidence, "We've been with Jesus." Would you empower us to help each other--and those you are bringing to us--to commune with you. In our own hearts... let us be with you. In our family life... let us be with you. In our corporate life as a church family... let us be with you!