What is Jesus like? Part 2

"Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about"  Philippians 4:8  The Living Bible 

With our text from yesterday (1 Cor 13:4-8),  and the text above, we see a picture of Jesus. We ask what He is like, well this is a good reflection of His love and care to us all.

In this piece of scripture, Paul tells us to fix our thoughts upon what is true and right. Well Jesus Himself told us that: 'I am the way, the truth and the life' John 14:6. He only speaks the truth to us and everyone who is near and, what is more, He is the only one that we can truly rely on in this world. Think about that for a moment. Our close friends will let us down no matter how much they tell us they won't. Our spouse, the one that we are in covenant with, will fail us at times. So will our family. We've all been let down at some point throughout our lives but, not by Jesus. Some may say they have but, that's a lie from the devil because He never lets anyone down. 

He is pure and lovely and He helps us to be this way as we walk with Him. The problem comes when we lose our way, going off on our own. However, like a true Shepherd, He will always seek us out. He wants to impart these qualities upon us too, so that we stand out in a crowd, drawing people to us wherever we are. He has changed so many lives throughout our world and, He isn't finished yet. And what's more, He has commissioned you to be part of His workforce - Team Jesus. What a privilege, to be chosen by the King of kings to bring people into His kingdom! 

There is so much evil and sadness in our world. We only have to glance at the news to see how it is escalating. Young children stabbing people, rapes, abuse, wars and people who are living through hell-type situations. Prayer is one of the answers for this because it changes things. We may not see how it does but we should never give up on it. 1 These 5:16 sys that we should pray without ceasing. So don't stop, keep pressing in.

How wonderful Jesus is; how lovely and gracious. It's difficult to explain the pain that people are suffering throughout the world but, know one thing, Jesus is in control, it may not seem like it at times, but never doubt that He is. Just be grateful for that and thankful for what He has given you. What is Jesus like? He is truth, He is Light, He is God; He is your King but He is your friend, the One that saved you, loves you and holds you in His arms when you need this. He will never let you down. Now this is something to praise Him for, isn't it?

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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