Christian Author Laura Davis

Have you ever asked yourself why you want Jesus in your life? I was reading a story today about a woman who was gazing at a picture of Jesus and instead of feeling love, she felt only resentment. She thought Jesus was too hard to love, that He was someone she had to appease, yet she still wanted Him in her life. That's when she did some serious thinking and she realized that she wanted Jesus in her life for all the wrong reasons. She wanted Him in her life for material blessings, to feel righteous and maybe superior to others. She wanted Him as sort of an insurance policy so that she wouldn't go to hell. But she didn't really want Jesus.

What about you? Have you ever asked yourself why you want Jesus in your life? To be honest,  I've never really thought about it before. I enjoy my relationship with Christ. He is someone I talk to on a regular basis. I think at times I might be guilty of taking our relationship for granted, but I know He is always there for me. Even if He is silent I know He is there. That is enough for me. I take great comfort in 1 John 4:10, "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." And isn't that what it is all about? He loved us FIRST! Imagine that! He loved us warts and all - no matter how bad we are/were He made the first step toward us. This alone compels me to love Him with all my heart, mind, soul and strength.

So why do I want Jesus in my life? I guess my reasons are all selfish. I want Him because I would be lost without Him. There would be a big hole in my life if He wasn't there. He is quite simply my best friend.

Here is some food for thought taken from a wonderful little devotional called "40 Loaves". These questions require deep thinking, but if you're willing to share I'd be interested to hear what your responses are.

• When have I used Jesus for my own purposes?
• What are the things I expect Jesus to do for me?
• Can I honestly say that I love Jesus?
• How would I describe Jesus to someone else?
• Do I really understand how much Jesus loves me ... no matter what?

One more thing - if you don't know Jesus as your Saviour or Friend, ask Him to reveal Himself to you and don't be surprised when He does! He loves you and invites you to fellowship with Him on a regular basis. This requires some action on your part:

• Confession - it is good for the soul! Let it all out, God knows all about it already, but you need to voice it to Him.
• Repentance - That sin you just confessed? Turn from it forever. Don't do it again!
  
• Thanksgiving - Thank God for the gift of His Son. He died for you on purpose!
• Invite - Now ask Him to be a part of your life. Give Him your life, as He gave His for you and rejoice in your new relationship with the Son of God!

Really? It's that simple? Well ... yes! But if you have any further questions please contact me at davis_duo@sympatico.ca