GIVE ME JESUS

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16 KJV

George Beverly Shea wrote the beautiful heart touching hymn “I’d Rather Have Jesus”.  The words in this hymn describe the desire of my heart.  “I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold, I'd rather be His than have riches untold; I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands, I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand.”

I have had the privilege of being saved since I invited Jesus into my heart to be my personal Saviour on August 14, 1980.  I can honestly say that even though I have gone through many dark valleys and crises and have been criticized and ridiculed for writing devotions, my heart’s desire is to keep serving Jesus.

Pastor William C. Martin wrote another one of my favorite hymns “The Name of Jesus Is So Sweet”.  The words in this hymn are inspiring and beautiful.  “I love the name of Him whose heart Knows all my griefs, and bears a part; Who bids all anxious fears depart - I love the name of Jesus.”

Do you know my precious Saviour?  I didn’t ask if you are saved.  I asked if you know Him.  We can be saved and not know Him just as we can have parents but not really know them.  To know someone, you have to spend time with the person.  How much time do you spend with Jesus?  He should be first in our heart.

Heavenly Father, thank You for Jesus.  Please put a hunger in our heart to spend time with Jesus.  I pray You will encourage every pastor who is preaching the good news of our risen Saviour.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

December 30, 2018