James had just met Russ while at a ballgame and hit it off right away. They talked about the game going on and the players. When they sat just watching the game for a couple of minutes and didn’t talk, James turned to Russ saying, “Hey, the opposing pitcher reminds me a little bit of Ashton Kutcher. Did you know he is from Iowa? He lived just down the block from me. We went to school together in Clear Creek Amana and were best friends.”
Would you say that James is proud to know Ashton Kutcher? Of course he is and whenever he gets the chance he wants everyone to know that he and Ashton are friends. He can always find a way to slip into the conversation the person he is the most proud to know. Now let’s take a look at another conversation by someone who knows me.
Jesus was sitting on his throne beside God the Father while looking over the earth and all the people on it. God turns to Jesus and smiles. “Son, did you see that nova I just created in the Orion constellation?”
Jesus looks to the father and nods. “It was beautiful and so bright.”
Then with a smile he adds, “Speaking of bright and beautiful, did you see David today? He was teaching a Bible Study and asked for our help to make my truth known to the class. I want to open up the hearts of those in the class more than usual in answer to his prayer. He is wonderful and I love him so much.”
While Jesus is up in heaven Romans 8:34 says he is interceding for us. He is constantly bringing to God our names and requests. He is so proud of you that he is always slipping your name into the conversation. He loves you and is never afraid to be associated with you.
How proud of Jesus are you?
Photo Credit: Christ as Judge 2 by Waiting for the Word
