I need Jesus
It is in my moments of weakness when I feel I need Jesus the most. These moments remind me of my insufficiency and my dependency on Jesus, and as a result make me grow closer to him. Although this looks like a normal reaction, I think my need for Jesus should be something that does not depend on my spiritual state.
There are many times when I have felt spiritually strong because, based on my understanding, I have been living a life pleasing to God. But even if I am serving God in spirit and in truth, I shall never lose perspective that without Jesus I am still insufficient and that my dependence on him is still as important in my victories as it is in my defeats.
I need Jesus when I am faithful to God, as when I have sinned. I needed him when I was an unrepentant sinner. I still need him each time I fail God, but I need him as well when I am faithful. No matter how sinful I feel or how holy I believe I am, I will always need him. There is no forgiveness without him (Romans 10: 9). There is no justification without him (Romans 5: 1). There is no one to defend me but him (1 John 2: 1). There is no eternal life without him. Jesus is the only reason why I can approach God without receiving the judgment that I deserve (Hebrews 4:16).
No matter how godly I might be, I would be a fool if I thought I could please God without Jesus. I needed him in my sin. I need him when I am faithful. No matter what my condition is, I need Jesus every day of my life.
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