It’s natural that we remember our most memorable encounters with the most important people in our lives, albeit our spouse, our best friend, a mentor, etc. We may not recall the exact date. But we recall a time frame, the circumstances that led to that encounter, what you were doing, where you were, and perhaps some other details that would ordinarily slip our mind with less important people in our life, but are easier recalled because of the significance of that relationship.

If you call yourself a Christian, I rhetorically ask, what encounter do you recall with Jesus? Most Christians recall that initial one, when they first accepted Jesus Christ as Savior—forging that most important relationship in their life, with God Himself. Yet, others who call themself a Christian do not recall any encounter with Jesus deferring to the catch all, “Jesus is always with me.” Yet, they’ll recall the details of their first encounter with their significant other. See where I’m going with this?

If you’re a true Christian, Jesus is the most significant relationship in your life! Our initial encounter with Jesus may not be as dramatic as the apostle Paul’s experience on the road to Damascus. But it should be just as memorable! If you don’t recall that initial encounter or any encounter with Jesus, yet you identify as a Christian, please check your heart and seriously ask yourself if you have a relationship with Jesus Christ. I’m not judging, but am only concerned about those who think they have eternal life with Jesus Christ, but truly do not. The Gospel of Matthew reminds us that the gate to destruction is wide and many will go through it (to hell); and narrow is the gate that leads to life (heaven) and few are those who find it. Many who are going through the wide gate aren’t just those who explicitly deny Jesus. There are sadly too many who “know about” Jesus, but do not “know” Him in a true saving relationship. And they are in for a big surprise when they enter through that wide gate. 
If you think this might be you, know He’s knocking on your door, man! Now is the time to put aside your pride and truly let Him into your life, forge a saving relationship with Him, and let everyone know about your encounter with Jesus! Otherwise, when your time expires here in this world, so will His knocking! And you’ll be entering through that wide gate!

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”—Revelation 3:20