This week I am speaking at a Junior High camp in Michigan – so while I am away here is a guest post by my friend Stephen Manley looking at Saturation Bible Study through the lens of being attracted to Jesus (which goes back to the purpose of Bible study).
I am strongly attracted to Jesus. There is something about Him alluring me into His presence. I am drawn like metal to a magnet, a fly to honey, or hunger to food. I cannot stay away from Him. It is so strong you might call it an addiction, only with positive results. I cannot conceive of living one moment without His presence. Why would I want to? Let me attempt to explain:
His protection surpasses any bodyguard
His guidance clarifies all my involvements
His insights give vision to the needs of others
His mercies eliminate revenge toward others
His forgiveness compels forgiving others
His love blockades hate
His peace calms every upset
His consistency assures my uncertainties
His holiness pulls me to goodness
His wisdom surrounds me in all confusions
His embrace challenges me to know more
His attitude draws me to everything positive
His emotional stability creates a foundation for living
His wholeness convinces me I am complete in Him
His countenance fills me with light
His resurrection allows me to live abundantly
His serenity shares rest to my soul
His boundaries will not let me stray
His crucifixion declares He loves me
His Lordship defends me from all harm
His authority shrinks all obstacles
His generous heart grants me every good thing
His penetrating eyes reveal all hidden things
His discernment erases confusion
His power gives confidence
His grace embraces me in my failures
Why does He attract me? I was made for Him!
I cannot live without Him; why would I want to try?