Christianity is not a religion. Christianity is not simply a way of life. Christianity is a relationship with God Almighty. God is a person, not a thing. God has emotions. God has feelings. God can talk. God can cry. In the Bible, “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). How do we know that God can cry? Because Jesus cried, and He Himself said, “If you have seen me, you have seen the Father” (John 14:9). Jesus is exactly like the Father. Nobody knew who God was until Jesus came. Jesus came to show us what God was like. The Bible calls Jesus “The express image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15).
Before Jesus came, the idea of God in the Old Testament was often that of a wicked master or a boss with a stick in His hand, looking down to punish you for mistakes, who tried to force us to obey Him? Who tried to make us live for Him?. That was the perception people had. And even today, many still hold this wrong idea.
This is why some people are disciplined the most in the house of God. Once they enter church, they calm down. Even the most talkative or ruffian person becomes careful. God knows what they have been doing since Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and now they are in His house. They show Him respect. They act cautious and even hold back expressing the feelings of joy like dancing, because of the reverence they feel. But this is fear, not love. They do not yet understand who God truly is.
God is a person, and that is why Jesus was stoned when He said, “I and my Father are one” (John 10:30). Jesus calling God Father alone was controversial. People did not understand that God could have a Son. But Jesus came to reveal the truth: God is a loving Father. He wants a relationship, not just obedience. Jesus said “If you have seen me, you have seen the Father” (John 14:9). Jesus shows us the heart of God—His love, His compassion, and His desire for personal connection.
To know God personally is to experience His love every day, to hear His voice, and to understand His heart. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27), He also said, “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him” (John 14:21). God wants you to know Him intimately, not just obey Him out of fear.
Open your heart to Him today. Let Jesus show you the Father's love and character. As you walk in this relationship, you will discover that knowing God personally is the key to peace, joy, and purpose in your life. Respond to His love, follow His voice, and experience the fullness of His presence daily.