As we draw near to Easter, I want my thoughts to focus on Jesus. I will be republishing a series I have done before during the Lenten season- "Who Is Jesus?" Please stop by frequently to join me in thinking about just who Jesus is and what He means to me....
Jesus asked His disciples, "And who do YOU say I am?" It is an important question for all of us to answer....
Once during a bible study, the leader asked us to keep a “journal” of who Jesus is to us, personally, writing down whatever came to us during the length of the study. It was a great "task". I think sometimes I forget to sit and ponder just how much Jesus means to me.
Jesus asked His disciples, "And who do YOU say I am?" It is an important question for all of us to answer....
Once during a bible study, the leader asked us to keep a “journal” of who Jesus is to us, personally, writing down whatever came to us during the length of the study. It was a great "task". I think sometimes I forget to sit and ponder just how much Jesus means to me.
I encourage you to take on this assignment, writing everything you KNOW about Jesus and everything Jesus is to you (for example, He may be “tender” to you…). This is the beginning of my list, and if I were to write everything, you would be here for hours reading it!
Things most precious to me:
Jesus knew He would be Savior BEFORE the beginning of time. Before creation, He knew “the plan”. He knew Adam would fall in the garden. He knew He would have to die for my sin, to BECOME sin for me- the Spotless Lamb- to take away my sin. He would take on my punishment. BEFORE He created me, He knew in order to spend eternity with me, He would willingly, joyfully choose to be my Savior, to take my lashes, to take my punishment, scorn, ridicule, and death on the cross. Knowing ALL of this, He still chose to create me. Wow, that blows me away! The love He has for me.
Jesus is the Creator of the universe- “through Him all things were made- without Him nothing was made.”
He is the Word made flesh. He is the Living Word. He is the Written Word. Genesis through Revelation tells the “story” of Jesus. The Word- the Word that leads me and guides me……
Emmanuel- “God With Us”- Jesus never leaves me, never abandons me, never is too busy for me. Jesus is with me in my trials and my joyful celebrations. Jesus is part of me- “I am in Him and He is me.”
Savior- Jesus is my Savior, saving me from my sins, saving me from myself, rescuing me over and over again……..
Healer- Jesus is my healer, healing me from ALL my diseases- body, soul, mind, and HEART. One of my favorite examples is the leper that says he believes Jesus can heal him if Jesus is willing. Jesus answers, “I am willing.” Those three words bring me such comfort- I am willing. I am willing. I am willing. I am willing. Jesus, you healed ALL who came to you.
Author and perfector of my faith- my biggest “cheerleader.” Jesus, you want me to succeed, you want me to grow and mature. Jesus, you don’t condemn me, but challenge me, encourage me, guide me and perfect me……..
Bridegroom- waiting in eager expectation to return in glory for ME. As a bridegroom, you rejoice over me with singing (Isaiah 61), Jesus, you are “enthralled with my beauty.”
Jesus is my Intercessor- Jesus is praying for me every day!
Redeemer, You bought back my life....REDEEMED it! My life is "paid in full"!
Friend, a friend that sticks closer than a brother, my best friend……
Freedom! I no longer am in bondage to anything!!!!!!!!
Lover- Jesus, you love me with an everlasting love that never ends……
Way- Jesus, you are the only way to the Father………..
I love you, Jesus.
Things most precious to me:
Jesus knew He would be Savior BEFORE the beginning of time. Before creation, He knew “the plan”. He knew Adam would fall in the garden. He knew He would have to die for my sin, to BECOME sin for me- the Spotless Lamb- to take away my sin. He would take on my punishment. BEFORE He created me, He knew in order to spend eternity with me, He would willingly, joyfully choose to be my Savior, to take my lashes, to take my punishment, scorn, ridicule, and death on the cross. Knowing ALL of this, He still chose to create me. Wow, that blows me away! The love He has for me.
Jesus is the Creator of the universe- “through Him all things were made- without Him nothing was made.”
He is the Word made flesh. He is the Living Word. He is the Written Word. Genesis through Revelation tells the “story” of Jesus. The Word- the Word that leads me and guides me……
Emmanuel- “God With Us”- Jesus never leaves me, never abandons me, never is too busy for me. Jesus is with me in my trials and my joyful celebrations. Jesus is part of me- “I am in Him and He is me.”
Savior- Jesus is my Savior, saving me from my sins, saving me from myself, rescuing me over and over again……..
Healer- Jesus is my healer, healing me from ALL my diseases- body, soul, mind, and HEART. One of my favorite examples is the leper that says he believes Jesus can heal him if Jesus is willing. Jesus answers, “I am willing.” Those three words bring me such comfort- I am willing. I am willing. I am willing. I am willing. Jesus, you healed ALL who came to you.
Author and perfector of my faith- my biggest “cheerleader.” Jesus, you want me to succeed, you want me to grow and mature. Jesus, you don’t condemn me, but challenge me, encourage me, guide me and perfect me……..
Bridegroom- waiting in eager expectation to return in glory for ME. As a bridegroom, you rejoice over me with singing (Isaiah 61), Jesus, you are “enthralled with my beauty.”
Jesus is my Intercessor- Jesus is praying for me every day!
Redeemer, You bought back my life....REDEEMED it! My life is "paid in full"!
Friend, a friend that sticks closer than a brother, my best friend……
Freedom! I no longer am in bondage to anything!!!!!!!!
Lover- Jesus, you love me with an everlasting love that never ends……
Way- Jesus, you are the only way to the Father………..
I love you, Jesus.
Who is Jesus to you?
This was first posted 1/18/08
4 thoughts shared....:
That is very cool! I am going to suggest that to the ladies I meet with. What a beautiful way to praise Him!!!!!!!!
Beautiful. Really makes me have to ponder that...a quick answer just wouldn't work.
Blessings Tracy! How wonderful to praise JESUS! And how important your assignment was to journal WHO JESUS IS to you? I ponder this often and for the last two years I have chosen devotionals of this nature: 1st) Daily in His Presence
365 names or attributes/character
~Rebecca Jordan?thru Crosswalk.com
2nd) currently Praying the Names of God by Ann Spangler.
HE IS ALL THIS and so MUCH MORE!
SAVIOR, REDEEMER, KING...
Jesus is everything!
This week in my devotions
JESUS Lion of Judah...
"When you pray to Jesus as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, you are praying to the One with the power to banish all fear, to the One who watches over you with his fierce protecting love. You are also praying to the One who is judge of the living and the dead."
I have a t-shirt with this One!
Beautifully done light blue Lion with a verse from Revelation!
"I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals." Revelation 5:4 -- 5
To Him who sits on the Throne!!!
I love the name of Jesus, no sweeter name I know...is that a song? I think so but that's what came to mind besides the Kari Jobe one I've been playing. "No Sweeter Name"
No sweeter name than the Name of Jesus,
No sweeter name have I ever known
No sweeter name than the name of Jesus.
You are the Life to my heart and my soul
You are the Light to the darkness around me
You are the Hope to the hopeless and broken
You are the only Truth and the Way
Jesus, Jesus
When I was driving home in 2007...Jesus was not only my Pilot,
co-pilot, guide, protector...but I called Him Friend & Shepherd mostly! I don't think co-pilot is i the Word, but Captain...Commander in Chief...
Awww Computer is restarting because of IE7...how this bugs me!
Linked from FB. We are on the same prayer message.
Liked this post. Jesus is all and all, the alpha and omega. His role in the Creation and our redemption is such that we could go on with descriptions and what they mean. Your post is a great reflection for this Easter season. Good job.
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