JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is a desire to know Jesus.

A relationship with Jesus is foundational for a life that pleases God and brings glory to His name.

This was the desire of the Apostle Paul-to know Christ.

He said in Philippians 3:8, “I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ, and be found in him.”

Knowing Jesus Christ was his greatest joy and source of fulfillment. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” When we come to faith in Jesus, He becomes our source of righteousness, which is enough to satisfy our soul.

A desire to know Jesus is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com