The Bible, from cover to cover, addresses the question,
"Who is this Jesus?''
Consider the themes of the sixty-six books:
In Genesis
He is the Creator God.
In Exodus
He is the Redeemer.
In Leviticus
He is your sanctification.
In Numbers
He is your guide.
In Deuteronomy
He is your teacher.
In Joshua
He is the mighty conqueror.
In Judges
He gives victory over enemies.
In Ruth
He is your kinsman, your lover, your redeemer.
In I Samuel
he is the root of Jesse
In 2 Samuel
He is the Son of David.
In 1 Kings and 2 Kings
He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords
In 1st and 2nd Chronicles
He is your intercessor and High Priest.
In Ezra
He is your temple, your house of worship.
In Nehemiah
He is your mighty wall, protecting you from your enemies.
In Esther
He stands in the gap to deliver you from your enemies.
In Job
He is the arbitrator who not only understands your struggles, but has
the
power to do something about them.
In Psalms
He is your song--and your reason to sing.
In Proverbs
He is your wisdom, helping you make sense of life
and live it successfully.
In Ecclesiastes
He is your purpose, delivering you from vanity.
In the Song of Solomon
He is your lover, your Rose of Sharon.
In Isaiah
He is the mighty counselor, the prince of peace,
the everlasting father,and more.
In short, He's everything you need.
In Jeremiah
He is your balm of Gilead,
the soothing salve for your sin-sick soul.
In Lamentations
He is the ever-faithful one upon whom you can depend.
In Ezekiel
He is your wheel in the middle of a wheel
--the one who assures that dry, dead bones will come alive again.
In Daniel
He is the ancient of days,
the everlasting God who never runs out of time.
In Hosea
He is your faithful lover, always beckoning you to come back-- even
when you
have abandoned Him.
In Joel
He is your refuge, keeping you safe in times of trouble.
In Amos
He is the husbandman,
the one you can depend on to stay by your side.
In Obadiah
He is Lord of the Kingdom.
In Jonah
He is your salvation, bringing you back within His will.
In Micah
He is judge of the nation.
In Nahum
He is the jealous God.
In Habakkuk
He is the Holy One.
In Zephaniah
He is the witness.
In Haggai
He overthrows the enemies
In Zechariah
He is Lord of Hosts.
In Malachi
He is the messenger of the covenant
In Matthew
He is king of the Jews.
In Mark
He is the servant.
In Luke
He is the Son of Man, feeling what you feel.
In John
He is the Son of God.
In Acts
He is Savior of the world.
In Romans
He is the righteousness of God.
In I Corinthians
He is the rock that followed Israel.
In II Corinthians
He the triumphant one, giving victory.
In Galatians
He is your liberty; He sets you free.
In Ephesians
He is head of the Church.
In Philippians
He is your joy.
In Colossians
He is your completeness.
In I Thessalonians
He is your hope.
In I Timothy
He is your faith.
In II Timothy
He is your stability.
In Philemon
He is your benefactor.
In Hebrews
He is your perfection.
In James
He is the power behind your faith.
In I Peter
He is your example.
In II Peter
He is your purity.
In I John
He is your life.
In II John
He is your pattern.
In III John
He is your motivation.
In Jude
He is the foundation of your faith.
In the Revelation
He is your coming King.
Jesus is Lord Almighty, Omnipotent King, Lion of Judah, Rock of
Ages, Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Provider,
Protector, Paternal Leader, Ruling Lord and Reigning King of all the
universe.
He is Father, Helper, Guardian and Jesus. He is the First and
Last, the Beginning and the End. He is the keeper of Creation and the
Creator of all He keeps. The Architect of the universe and the Manager
of all times.
He always was, is, and will be: Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated,
and never Undone. He was bruised and brought healing. He was
pierced and eased pain. He was persecuted and brought freedom. He was
dead and brought life. He is risen and brings power. He reigns and
brings Peace.
The world can't understand him, the armies can't defeat Him,
the schools can't explain Him, and the leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him, the Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, the
people couldn't hold Him! Nero couldn't crush Him. Hitler couldn't
silence Him, the New Age can't replace Him and Donahue can't explain
Him away!
He is light, love, longevity, and Lord. He is goodness,
kindness, gentleness, and Jesus. He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful,
and pure. His ways are right, His word is eternal, His will is
unchanging, and His mind is on me! His is my redeemer, He is
my saviour, He is my guide, He is my peace, He is my Joy, He is my
comfort, He is my Lord and He rules my life.
I serve Him because His bond is love, He burden is light, and
His goal for me is abundant life. I follow Him because He is the wisdom
of the wise, the power of the powerful, the ancient of days, the ruler
of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers,
and the sovereign Lord of all that was, is and is to come.
And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size. His
goal is a relationship with ME! He will never leave me, forsake me,
mislead me, forget me, overlook me, and never cancel my appointment in His
appointment book!
When I fall, He lifts me up. When I fail, He forgives me.
When I am weak, He is strong. When I am lost, He is The Way. When I am
afraid, He is my courage. When I stumble, He steadies me. When I am
hurt, He heals me. When I am broken, He mends me. When I am blind, He
leads me. When I am hungry, He feeds me. When I face trials, He is
with me When I face persecution, He stills me. When I face problems,
He comforts me. When I face loss, He provides for me. When I
face Death, He carries me Home!
He is everything for everybody, everywhere, every time, and in
every way. He is Jesus, He is faithful, I am His, and He is mine. My
Father in heaven can whip the father of this world, and so, if you're
wondering why I feel so secure, understand this: He said it, I
believe it, and that settles it.
Jesus is in control, I am on His side, and that means all is well
with my soul.