A year ago, just before I got up to speak at an event, a friend handed me a pocket-sized figurine of Jesus. My friend said, “Everybody needs a little Jesus!”
I thought, “Oh, that’s cute.” I stuck it in my pocket and went onstage.
The next day, my world sort of blew up—things happened that affected me deeply, even up to today. I realized it wasn’t just cute. It’s true! We all need a little Jesus.
Actually, we need a lot of Jesus. All the time! The truth is:
“Everyone, everywhere, at all times, has needs.”
I pray as you celebrate the conclusion of this Holy Week that it will be the beginning of a new season in your life… a season where you rely on Jesus, fully, every day, every hour, every moment.
None of us are immune from life’s troubles. As Jesus said:
“In this world you will have trouble.”
But He said MORE than that. Here’s His full quote, in context:
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33).
And THAT changes EVERYTHING! In Him we can have peace. We can have forgiveness. We can have wholeness. We can be made new, cleansed, restored, washed whiter than snow. We can become fully alive as He is fully alive.
If you need more encouragement today, I hope you’ll watch this podcast my son Bo and I recorded this weekend. It’s full of breaths of fresh air, plus some personal challenges, as you walk forward into your new season ahead.
Here’s the link to watch:
And if you’d like a “Little Jesus,” I’m glad to share! Just send me a note with your name and mailing address, and I’ll put one in the mail. No strings attached, just glad to send you one!
Love,
Eric Elder writes for page, stage & screen to glorify God’s name so Christ may be seen! Use this link to subscribe or unsubscribe.
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