BRIDGE THAT GAP- Open Heavens Daily Devotionals by Pastor E.A Adeboye

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Rev 10-12
BRIDGE THAT GAP Tuesday, December 28, 2010
MEMORIZE: “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye  should follow his steps” (1 Peter 2:21) READ: 1 Peter 2:21-23 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). One way to obtain knowledge about something or somebody is through personal observation. John the Beloved was part of the trio that accompanied Jesus to special ministry assignments. He was with Him at the mount of Transfiguration and he saw the Lord in glory. He observed Him carefully and diligently to the point that he became the closet disciple of the Lord. If you observe Jesus from scriptural accounts about Him, it will definitely show. If you pay attention to the life and times of Jesus, it will be easy to notice how He responded to temptations, trials, accusations, mob actions, pressing ministry demands, the poor and the rich, situations of lack and inadequacies, betrayal, friends and foes, His father, civic duties, etc. so that you can correctly imitate Him by following His steps. “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leavingus an example, that ye should follow his steps” (1 Peter 2:21). Why is it that the lives of many believers, church leaders and workers still contradict the life style of Jesus which the above scripture says has been left for us to follow? It is simply because they are looking, reading and studying without observing. There is no way you will approach the Word of God as a researcher ready to observe phenomena, unravel and discover trends and events without coming out with something valuable. Another way of acquiring knowledge is by association. An example of this is through marriage. Genesis 4:1 says Adam knew his wife Eve. This was an intimate relationship that has been designed by God only within wedlock. Marriage provides a basis for intimate knowledge. John 15:15 also talks of intimate communication existing between Jesus and His disciples. The extent to which Jesus can share mysteries with you depends on the level of intimacy you share. Many Christians envy those who have privileged divine information whereas they are not prepared to work on their relationship with the Master. The Lord has already taken the step. It is for you to reciprocate by drawing near to Him and He will yet draw closer to you. Every gap between you and the Lord keeps vital information from you. Bridge the gap today! ACTION POINT: If your cry is ‘That I may know Him,’ like Apostle Paul, then you must be prepared to pay attention to minute details as you study the life of Jesus.