This question, like many before it, comes with a lot of answers. Whether they are the answers you’d like to hear or even agree with is a different story.
Everything is relevant to everyone depending on who you’re talking to. For everything that’s liked by someone there’s someone else who for some reason or another dislikes it.
And when it comes to Christ, just like anything else, you either accept him or you don’t. He will not force himself on anyone, he gives us the option to choose.
Revelation 3:20
Behold I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Knowing and loving Christ is a choice and the benefits that comes along with that is a Blessing from God. He is a rewarder of your efforts but you must place your focus on him and not on things. Possessions must not be your defining goal.
So What Are Some of the Benefits? You say.
Unconditional Love…
One of the first benefits you get from knowing Christ is that you Love unconditionally. Just like Christ you accept people for who they are and leave the judging to our Father in Heaven. Does that mean you wouldn’t try, if you can, to help them to do better in whatever way possible…of course not. It just means you’re not judging.
A Changed Life…
Your life changes when you know Christ. You want to be the best you, you can be and you look to Him for guidance. You want to help the less fortunate, the widow and the fatherless and you find joy and honor in doing so.
Psalm 82:3
Give fair judgement to the poor man, the afflicted, the fatherless, the destitute.
Attitudinal Change…
Your heart and your attitude changes. You are refreshing and optimistic. You have a new outlook on life. Not that you see everything through rose colored glasses. It’s just that when life gets hard and things do happen, you’re able to look to the Lord and He frees you of the burden.
1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Then Comes Faith…
Your faith gets stronger and with faith comes results. Faith is the confidence that God will make it happen. Whatever “it” may be. Because even when you don’t see it yet, as you practice your faith it grows and things began to happen. Faith is a positive attitude towards something that’s already done.
You Have the Authority…
You become bold with your authority. Christ gives it freely to those who believe. As a born again Christian you are put in a position of power and authority. Power to stand before the enemy and boldly state ” Christ is my salvation, my strength and my protector.” He paid the price and defeated Satan so that we all may live.
Another Benefit is Favor…
You receive God’s unmerited favor when you truly accept Him into your life. It’s an open invitation for Him to be with you always, no matter what. And with that comes favor. A humble heart appreciates favor and enjoy the blessings that comes along with it.
Prosperity is Also a Benefit…
Divine prosperity is God’s will for every believer. He will make your way prosperous and all that you do is blessed by Him. Your health, your peace of mind, your hope and your finances will all be well. In Christ, our redeemer, you will prosper in all that you do.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in good health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Discipline…
When you set aside time for Him everyday you’re developing discipline. Discipline is when you train yourself to do something a certain way or a certain time each day. By setting aside time for the word and meditation, you develop discipline that you can apply to other areas of your life.
These are only a few of the benefits that comes with knowing Christ. There are many. As you continue to grow you continue to become aware of them. I encourage you to seek Him for yourself and take note as you flourish in all areas of your life.
So to answer the question…Yes…there are many Benefits in knowing Christ.
Philippians 3: 13-14
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
