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More Than a Name
It’s interesting how we can know someone’s name long before we really know the person.
Maybe you’ve seen a neighbor for years. You wave as you pull into the driveway. You know where they live, what kind of car they drive, and perhaps even the names of their children. But then one afternoon you find yourselves talking over the fence or sharing a meal, and you realize there’s so much more to them than you ever imagined.
The same thing can happen with people we admire. We may read about them, hear others tell stories, or watch them from a distance. We know the facts, but facts alone don’t build a relationship. That only comes with time, conversation, and shared experiences.
I’ve wondered if the same thing can happen in our faith.
Many people know about Jesus. They know the Christmas story. They know about the cross and the empty tomb. They’ve heard Bible stories since they were children. They can answer questions in a Sunday School class or recognize familiar hymns.
But knowing about someone and truly knowing them are not always the same thing.
Relationships grow as we spend time together. They deepen through trust, honesty, and shared experiences. The people who know us best aren’t necessarily those who know the most facts about us. They’re the ones who have walked beside us through life’s joys and disappointments.
Christ invites us into that kind of relationship—not one built merely on information, but on trust.
He meets us in ordinary days, quiet prayers, unexpected blessings, and even in the moments when life doesn’t make much sense. Little by little, we discover not only who He is, but who we are because of Him.
As summer begins to give way to fall, perhaps this is a good time to ask ourselves a simple question: Is my faith growing deeper, or have I become content with what I already know?
God never stops inviting us to draw closer.
I hope you’ll join us for worship this Sunday as we continue our Campmeeting emphasis. My prayer is that each of us will take another step toward knowing Christ—not simply with our minds, but with our hearts and our lives.
Grace and peace, |
