Today is a historic day as Pope Benedict XVI makes the first ever official state papal visit to the United Kingdom. And whether you or I personally agree with his visit you cannot fail to notice the sense of occasion that has surrounded this trip. The media has been filled with news, costs, security details, debate and all the details of the Pope's itinerary for months. The slightly sad part of this occasion I think is that due to security reasons very few people will actually be able to meet the Pope and be a part of this historic occasion. He will arrive amid huge publicity and then undertake a whistle stop itinerary for a couple of days before flying away again and the majority of the country will only see him on TV or if they're very fortunate through a car window.
When Jesus took on human form and came to visit this world he came in a very different style, with very little publicity and no media circus at all. He came to the small unimportant town of Bethlehem, was born in a stable and grew up working as a carpenter. He then chose to spend his time with normal people; fishermen and tax-collectors, talked to the people in the street and spent time in their homes. With normal people like you and me.
Although he was here on earth around 2000 years ago he is still with us today and although we cannot physically see him in the flesh we can still get to know him. There is no requirement for pomp and circumstance with Jesus; he is available for a chat 24/7 and is ready to become your friend as soon as you are. He is eager to get to know you better today.
As today goes down in history as a famous first for the Pope and for the UK, why not make the decision to make today a historical day for you too. Ask Jesus to be your friend and make this the first day on your journey to get to know him better.
Read this passage from Romans 10:9-13
These few short verses from the Bible tell us that if we call on Jesus he will save us. Please take the time out today to start that relationship to get to know him better; whether that is for the first or thousandth time I promise you wont regret it for a second.
If anyone wishes to talk about taking this step please pop into a local church, talk to a friend or send me an email and I will gladly chat to you myself. But most importantly of all talk to Jesus today, you don't need to use a long prayer with fancy words or know the Bible inside out, just ask Jesus to be your friend and he will be there for you.
Have a great day and make it a special one.
Chris
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