I once heard a preacher speaking in a service about an individual who came to him for counseling. He spoke of how he sat and listened to this man go through a lengthy list of problems and difficulties. The man finally stopped and looked at the pastor intently hoping for some advice on the numerous issues he was struggling with. After a short pause, the pastor replied, "You only have one problem." He said the man's eyes widened inredulously. What do you mean? He asked. "All you need is more Jesus", was the pastor's reply. Now that may seem like an overly terse response or perhaps a bit cliche'. But, the more you think about it, the more you see the profound truth of it. I challenge each and everyone, including myself--apply this answer to whatever you are struggling with. Relational problems? More Jesus. Financial concerns? More Jesus. Tormented in your mind? More Jesus. Problems with your children? More Jesus. Church problems? More Jesus. The list can go on and on...... There is an old song that says, "Jesus is right for whatevers wrong in your life." I certainly don't have all the answers, but I know who does. His name shall be called wonderful, counselor, almighty God, king of kings, prince of peace, alpha and omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end, Ancient of days, Emmanuel, El Shaddi, Messiah, the Christ, teacher, healer,the giver of life, the way,the truth and the life,the giver of all good things,the bridegroom, my kinsmen redeemer, my anchor, the haven of rest, my shelter, strong tower, deliverer, my shield, my strength, my portion, my friend, my Lord, Jehovah,omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, the holy one, the lily of the valley, the rose of Sharon, the bright and morning star, my redeemer,my savior, the fairest of ten thousand, the darling of heaven, God's only begotten son, the problem solver, my provider, my burden bearer, the lifter of my head, my advocate, my intercessor, the mercy giver, the peace speaker, the storm calmer, the spotless lamb, the supreme sacrifice, He who is worthy to open the book, the bread of life,living water, the word, the rock of my salvation, the stone the builders rejected, the cornerstone,the lighthouse, the light of the world,the Lamb of God, the white horse rider, the balm in Gilead,the great physician, the fourth man walking in the midst of the fire, He who stands in the midst of the golden candlesticks, the everlasting Father, the lion of Judah, the resurrection and the life, THE GREAT I AM. I am....before the world began...I am...when the earth is consumed with fervent heat. I AM the answer to all your problems. He shall be called JESUS!!!!! |