MY Jesus

MY Jesus

Last night’s devotion in my house with the kids included conversations about being thankful for the things God has done in our lives. We read through a Bible story telling of an instance that Jesus healed a blind man, who then exclaimed great thanks to Jesus. At the close of the discussion, my wife asked the kids “what would you say to Jesus if He was here right now?” At first they weren’t quite sure, but then only a moment later, one of my sons said “thank you for being my Jesus.”

How simple. How beautiful. He is MY Jesus when I see that He saved ME. He is MY Jesus when I see Him as MY friend. He is MY Jesus when I see that He lives in me.

John 15:15 “I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.”

Jesus is our friend! Let’s take this simple statement, and ponder it for a few moments. Let it squash the religious notions that say you have to perform a certain way for Jesus to love you. He loves you no matter what!! No matter your age, history, hobbies or habits. He’s your friend. He’s your Jesus. Thank Him for being such an awesome savior today. I believe He will delight in your gratitude.