No matter where you walk with Christ, it is never too early or too late to pursue a deeper relationship with God. Whether you are already passionate about Jesus or know Him only on a surface level, it is wise to press on “toward the goal for the prize of upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). No one can know God apart from His Word since He speaks to us through it, revealing who He is and what He does. We must adopt the habit of reading the Word every day. We should be willing to spend time in prayer and worship. One of the main reasons why some do not have a close relationship with Jesus is that they are unwilling to invest the time needed to know Him better.

The depth of any relationship depends on the level of trust. As we take the steps of obedience, the Lord will reveal more of Himself. We must observe how Christ works by following God’s operations. Then we will become familiar with His ways and goals. We must be willing to make Jesus our top priority and lay aside anything that competes with our loyalty and devotion to Him. Knowing Christ intimately is possible for all believers. The key is persistence. So forget past failures and press on. This new year, let us make our journey of intimacy with Christ a top priority. Let our resolve put Jesus at the center of our lives! Happy New Year! – Philippians 3:14