You get Jesus at the price you deserve is the short answer.
I do understand what you're feeling about "personal relationship". I struggle with that as well. A lot. Think of it this way: I know you lo...
I’ll chime in coming from a Roman Catholic background and a decade of Tibetan Buddhism.
I like Nunya’s pointer towards trust. Having a relationship with God is akin to trusting that the universe is always as it should be and providing feedback. You are saying yes to what is, like improv’ing with God, with your life, and your relationships. You have trust or faith in the groundlessness of the human experience.
As for Jesus, his message at a high level is to be a good person and the utility of ‘knowing’ him is to bridge the gap between human form, human experience, and God. If creating an imaginary friend helps someone relate or understand his teachings, then do it. By no means is it mandatory imo.
I like Nunya’s pointer towards trust. Having a relationship with God is akin to trusting that the universe is always as it should be and providing feedback. You are saying yes to what is, like improv’ing with God, with your life, and your relationships. You have trust or faith in the groundlessness of the human experience.
As for Jesus, his message at a high level is to be a good person and the utility of ‘knowing’ him is to bridge the gap between human form, human experience, and God. If creating an imaginary friend helps someone relate or understand his teachings, then do it. By no means is it mandatory imo.
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