The Experience of Christ

[Cal]

Originally Posted by OBW

And maybe to you they do.

I don't think so. Not that just saying "experience God" is wrong. But it is actually less meaningful and instructive than spelling it out with the particulars. I need to walk according to the Spirit. I need to obey Christ. I need to love my neighbor. I need to be humble, poor in spirit, hungering and thirsting for righteousness. I need to have these things stated and out in front of me. I need to be focused on them. If I just have some stew called "experience of Christ," then what am I aiming for?

"Groceries" is a generality. But that doesn't stop us from saying we need to go grocery shopping. You don't always need specifics to get the point.

But there is also the fact that you don't know every way Christ can be experienced, and if you think you do then you are limiting him in some way. You always have to leave the door open to an experience you didn't know was possible.

I see your point. I just think there are two sides to this issue. Certainly it's good to think about specific ways we are to experience Christ. But it's also good hold a general view of things as well, just in case there is a specific you have not itemized yet.