
12-17-2024
Is Jesus Enough?
In this game we call life where everyone seems to be out to get as much, do as much to become the top dog in our realm or sphere of influence we begin to wonder is this it? Are we all we can be? Or is there more to life than what we’ve experienced?
I can tell you that as sad as it may seem, even in the kingdom of your mind – life is not about you.
Fame, fortune, riches and treasures beyond your wildest imagination do not fill that emptiness, that spot in your heart that is longing to be filled.
So what is life all about? Is it putting money in a collection plate, a beggar’s tin cup or giving $19 per month, getting a t-shirt or blanket that says you gave? Is it handing that street urchin a buck, a bottle of water or a hot meal on a cold day? How about giving socks, a coat or clothes to those in need or helping to bring comfort to a tortured soul? All of these may be worthy causes, but if your motivation is misplaced or your thought process is in the wrong place, the satisfaction is only temporary. People around the world are in desperate need. They always have been and always will be.
What if you could give someone something that is eternally life-saving? And what if that gift is nothing more than the introduction to life’s greatest gift from God – HIS son Jesus? Then couple that to meet both the spiritual and physical needs of that person to forever change the direction of their life?
Jesus is more than enough to meet the challenges of life’s ups and downs, but it requires placing all of your trust in him.
John 3:16, “For God so loved the world [you just as you are] that he gave his only begotten son, Jesus, that whoever [you] believes will not perish but have eternal life.”
As we approach the season of Christmas, don’t get overwhelmed by all the commercialization of buying and giving or what you may get.
Remember one thing – Jesus loves you. He always has and always will love you.
Merry Christmas – RTM