JESUS IS SENDING US

“Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.  And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side.  Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.  Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”

John 20:19-21 KJV

Margaret Clarkson wrote one of the most beautiful and inspiring missionary hymns I have ever heard “So Send I You”.  Every one who wants to serve Jesus will have to do what the words in this hymn tell us.  “So send I you to leave your life’s ambition, To die to dear desire, self-will resign.”  Are we willing to do this?

I am seventy two years old today, but praise God, I have another birthday.  On August 14, 1980, I humbled myself and admitted that I was a sinner.  I asked God to forgive me for my sins and invited Jesus into my heart to be my personal Saviour.  Thank God for the cleansing redeeming blood of Jesus.

As I celebrate my birthday today, I am reminded of the pain that my Mother suffered when she gave birth to me.  It reminds me of the pain that Jesus suffered so I could be saved and born again spiritually.  For the last ten years, I have had the privilege of serving Jesus by writing the devotions He lays on my heart.

These last ten years have been the best and happiest years of my life.  As a pastor friend of mine said “If you want to fly higher than a kite, start bragging on Jesus”.  It is so easy to brag on Jesus.  He is wonderful, loving and precious.  I love Him so much.  Jesus is the reason I’m living and the joy of my heart.

Joanne Lowe

July 7, 2015