True story: A while back I was with a group of Christian friends, 'fellowshiping' (whatever that may mean today) for 3-4 hours. During this time of ‘fellowship’, we talked about everything and anything from Obama to sports, families, jobs, vacations, and almost everything, ad-nasieum --- everything that is --- except Jesus and His "Kingdom stuff".

Akin to the feelings of Jeremiah, I felt I could hold my tongue no longer: “His Name…was in my heart like a burning fire, shut up in my bones: And I am weary of holding it in…” (20:9).

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Juanita’s post led be wonder --- I now know Juanita a bit better, but just how well do I know God? Is it extremely personal and intimate, or is it occasional, on a need-be-basis, and difficult to define? Is the time I spend with Him personal, and as frequent as it is with my mate or best friend? If so, can I definitively explain why I believe that?

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I offer a huge amen to God’s promise He gave to Abram in Gen. 15:1: “Don’t be afraid Abram, I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” More of God’s realized Presence was Abram’s greatest reward.

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