Jesus Christ Is…

-October 1, 2023-

Good morning, happy Lord’s Day,

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”

(Hebrews 13:8).

Jesus asked His disciples two very good questions : first, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” And second, “But who do you say that I am.” Peter spoke up and exclaimed, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (See Matthew 16:13-16). Martha made a similar statement in John 11:27, “…I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” And the Ethiopian eunuch answered Phillip, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God” (Acts 8:38b).

Every person must answer the question, who is Jesus to me?” We must fill in the blanks: Jesus Christ is… As for me Jesus Christ is my Savior, my Redeemer, my Lord, my Master, my God, my Advocate, my Great High Priest, my Shepherd, my King, my Great Physician, my Healer, and my Friend. And He is a whole lot more. Can you say amen to that?

Everyday we discover more and precious truths about Jesus. “He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Though He never changes, for He is eternal, we change. Our love for Him grows, our appreciation of Him increases, and our walk with Him sweetens and deepens. He is our everything, He is our all.

The hymn writer Eliza E. Hewitt wrote, “More about Jesus would I know, more of His grace to others show; More of His saving fullness see, more of His love who died for me. More about Jesus let me learn, more of His holy will discern; Spirit of God my teacher be, showing the things of Christ to me. More about Jesus in His word, holding communion with my Lord; Hearing His voice in every line, making each faithful saying mine. More about Jesus on His throne, riches in glory all His own; More of His kingdom’s sure increase, more of His coming, Prince of Peace.” The chorus says, “More, more about Jesus, more, more about Jesus; More of His saving fullness see, more of His love who died for me.”

May we make it our highest ambition, goal, and desire to know Jesus more and more; to walk with Him more and more; and to serve Him more and more. Have a blessed Lord’s Day with the Lord and His people. Stay safe and healthy.

Having a passion to know Jesus more,

Dean