Encountering JesusSample

Have you ever experienced something that changed you forever? It could be a friendship you’ll never forget, the loss of a pet or a loved one that impacted you in a profound way, or even something as simple as food you tried that quickly became your favorite. When we experience big things, they leave us different for a long time, whether in a good way or a bad way. The same is true of our encounters with Jesus. When we experience Jesus in our lives, we always leave different. It’s up to us to determine what the long-term effect of those experiences will be. With each encounter, Jesus invites us to choose his way of living — a good, holy, fulfilling life that only he can offer. He looks at us and offers us a new way that is different from what the world offers. When you encounter Jesus, will you allow him to change you for the better? He’s waiting with an offer to impact your life both today and for eternity. It’s up to you to say yes.

Challenge: How has encountering Jesus changed you? Take a moment today to reflect on the way Jesus has impacted your life, then share your experience with someone else. Tell someone how you see Jesus moving in your life and how encountering Jesus has changed you.