What we long for is......to become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Christ
These words come from Paul's writings in Philippians 3:10
Read the following slowly.
[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him- that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving, and recognizing, and understanding [the wonders of His Person] more strongly and more clearly. And that I may in that same way come to know the power out flowing from His Resurrection [the power it exerts over believers]; and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death.
This single sentence represents the apostle's great goal for life.
Go back and re-read this more slowly. Preferably aloud, chew on them, get alone, and ponder them.
This begins my manifest as to [when, where, and how] a relationship with Christ flows.
that I may know Him...
progressively become more deeply
and intimately acquainted with Him,
perceiving...
recognizing...
understanding...
continually transformed...
your brother in Christ,
Matt
