A well-known and loved song begins “A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord…” BUT, just why is Jesus wonderful?
1. Because He left home in heaven to come to this earth in a physical body to endure humiliation and suffering…for US, Philippians 2:6-8; Luke 19:10.
2. He came to this world of sin and woe to give US hope, Colossians 1:27’ Romans 8:24-25.
3. While we were His enemies, He died for US, Romans 5:8-9.
4. He shed His precious blood to save US from our sins, Matthew 26:28; Ephesians 1:7; Isaiah 53:5-6.
5. He has given US entrance into His Kingdom, the church, Colossians 1:12-13; Revelation 1:4, 9; Acts 2:47.
6. He has given US a reason to live (Purpose in Life), Matthew 5:16, 6:33, 28:19; Revelation 2:10.
7. He causes US to rejoice, Philippians 4:4.
8. He gives US true peace, John 14:27; Philippians 4:7.
9. He is coming again. WE shall meet Him in the air. He
will reward the saved and punish the evil, Acts 1:11; II Thessalonians 1:7-9; Matthew 25:31-46.
10. He strengthens US…WE can “do all things through Christ,” Philippians 4:13; Ephesians 3:20-21.
Truly His words invite us all…”Come unto me ALL ye that labor and are heavy laden…and I will give you rest…” Matthew 11:28-30.
The Bible closes looking for HIS return, “Even so come Lord Jesus,” Revelation 22:20; cf. Acts 1:11.
By Ivy Conner
