Did you know that you can enjoy the companionship of Jesus Christ?

I don’t often hear this mentioned when people discuss matters of faith. Jesus Christ is real – He’s alive and active in the world today. He wasn’t just a historical figure known for teaching people to love one another. Most people have heard that he was killed (crucified, you’ve seen the statues, right?), but did you know He also rose from the dead? (Maybe it’s a little harder to make that into a statue.)

Jesus is the only one who died, came back to life in his physical body and then went to heaven (without dying again). What’s unique is that He told His disciples before He left – I will always be with you. (Matthew 28:20)

This is not something theoretical – this is real and practical. Have you ever experienced the companionship of Christ?

The other night I was laying in bed thinking of something – praying about something that was on my mind. I can’t recall now exactly what it was. Probably worried about someone I love – that’s usually what’s on my mind before I fall asleep. As I was talking to Jesus, I became aware of His presence. One minute I was alone in the room, talking to the ceiling and the next minute I was not. He was there. It was a gentle, comforting sense that He was listening, paying attention, keeping me company.

I was reminded that Jesus said, “I will ask the Father and he will give you another Comforter.” And He promised about this Comforter, “He will never leave you.” (John 14:16)

In The Message Bible, it says it like this:

“I will talk to the Father, and he’ll provide you another Friend so that you will always have someone with you.”

That’s really unique. A Friend who will always be with you.

Companionship is really important – we are not meant to do life alone. Though if we’re honest, most of us feel alone. In our innermost thoughts and worries, no one really knows what we’re thinking or how we are feeling.

Even when surrounded by other people, many people feel alone. There’s just no way another person can know what it’s like to be YOU.

Except Jesus. He’s the exception – He can know. That’s really amazing, isn’t it?

When you allow Him into your life, He brings with Him the knowledge He has about you, about life, about other people and what they are like. And most of all – He brings His love, His comforting presence, His companionship.

He wants to be our companion in life. He wants us to enjoy His friendship – to be aware of His ever-present help and support.

I love that about Him. Think about the story of Adam and Eve in the garden. It was God who came looking for them. Why? To spend time with them. You get the impression from the story that He often came “walking in the garden in the cool of the day” to hang out with Adam and Eve. He likes our company.

I encourage you to consider the companionship of Christ. He can be with you if you’d like. Invite Him to make you aware of His presence. Talk to Him. Look for Him. Give yourself permission to enjoy and receive His friendship.

He likes you and He enjoys being with you. ❤

Looking for more? This article appears in a free ebook called Intimate Relationship with God – you can download it here. 🙂