We Need Jesus More Than Ever
If the world needs anything right now, it’s Jesus. We need Jesus.
The prince of this world deceives Christians and non-believers of our real needs.
But what and who the world needs right now is Jesus.
Even believers must rein ourselves in from everything the world offers.
So how much more do those who don’t know Christ fail to realize their real needs.
Still, with all that’s currently going on in the world: evil, suffering, division, hatred, and troubled hearts, it’s no wonder we turn to things appearing to meet our deepest needs.
Let’s look at some of the enemy’s deceptions.
The Love of Money
The Bible is clear, not money itself, but the love of money is the problem.
1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” (NIV)
Yet, a few verses before notes, “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” 1 Timothy 6:6-7 (NIV)
The chapter encourages believers to flee the love of money and pursue righteousness. (I Timothy 6:11)
We Want Power, Control, Notoriety
We find an unhealthy hunger for power, control, and notoriety in all walks of life. Like politics, government, leaders, corporate America, small businesses, families, Hollywood, even in ministry and the church.
Perhaps you fight this inner hunger in your life.
But God never created us for power or control or notoriety. Remember this was Satan’s problem.
God created us to rely on the power and control of the Triune God. He created us to recognize and relish His glory alone.
“It is he who made the earth by his power.” (Jer. 10:12a ESV): “As I have planned, so shall it be.” (Is. 14:24a ESV): Jesus “is the radiance of the glory of God.” (Heb. 1:3a ESV)
Fleshly Desires and Passions
1 John 2:16 describes our desires and passions, “For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.” (NIV)
In fact, these three areas: lust of flesh, lust of eyes, and pride of life, mirror the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden. Genesis 3 notes the forbidden fruit was “good for food” and “a delight to the eyes” and “desired to make one wise.” (verse 6)
So our flesh suit carries this same struggle as we turn to food, alcohol, sexual immorality, shopping—any addiction, including too much television and screen time, or boasting in ourselves.
God always intended for us to desire and seek Him.
We Want What Others Possess
Maybe a friend possesses a beautiful home, a neighbor purchases a fancy vehicle, a family member lands a dream job, or someone we know seems to have the perfect life.
So we envy and wish we were her. And we grumble and complain about our life. Again, our enemy blinds us to the truth of what we need and who we are in Christ.
We Need Jesus
Our real need? Jesus.
God’s people, we need Jesus. And we need Him more and more every day.
We need His peace for troubled hearts; His comfort for suffering; His love over hatred, and fellowship with Him and other believers for unity.
Likewise, non-Christians need Jesus for each of these areas and more. First, they need His salvation!
Are we sending this message to the world in what we say and do?
Are we quick to point fellow believers to more of Jesus, to more of the Word of God instead of what the world offers?
Prayer: We Need Jesus
Jesus, oh how I desperately need You!
When I misplace my deepest needs with the things of this world, it leaves me more empty than before.
Remind me how much my spirit, mind, heart, and soul need You every minute of every day.
Jesus, fill me with more of You. I need more of Your power, love, peace, and comfort. Finally, let everything I say and do point others to their need for You. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Karen, you have captured the state of humanity so well. We are sinners, broken, defensive, tempted toward sin every single day. And yet, thanks be to God for His love and kindness in sending His Son to die for us. Without Jesus we would have no hope whatsoever.
Well said, Melinda. We are hopeless as humans. But hope has a name, it’s Jesus. No matter what the enemy dangles in front of us, our real need always has been and always will be, Jesus. God bless.
Great piece! You are so right — we often believe we “need” other things, but we really don’t. Money, worldly dreams, etc. are all idols and fleeting. Jesus is eternal.
True, Jessica. May we pray this, “Jesus, fill me with more of You. I need more of Your power, love, peace, and comfort. Finally, let everything I say and do point others to their need for You.”
Amen. We need Jesus. Today and always, we need Jesus. Thank you for this inspirational message
Thanks for commenting, Melissa. We need Jesus more and more every day.
Individuals, our communities, our nation, the world. We need Jesus. His love. His peace. His leading. His sacrifice for us and in us.
Thanks, Karen. Great message. God bless!
Truth, Nancy. God always intended for us to desire and seek Him.
Karen, I forgot who said it, but human beings are not meant for fame. Anytime we live for recognition we are on a slippery slope prone to a fall!
Great post on addressing the human condition. We just need more of Jesus!
I like that thought, Jerralea. Jesus “is the radiance of the glory of God.” (Heb. 1:3a ESV)
Oh, how each and every one of us needs Jesus, even those who don’t know why they feel so empty and hopeless inside, Karen. May we all resolve to be witnesses to God’s love wherever we are and no matter the time and place. We are down in St. Simon’s Island at the moment to visit with my brother and his family, and I’m hoping God will provide multiple opportunities for me to share Jesus with others. So much to think about here in this most recent post. Blessings, my friend!
Martha, how sad the enemy has so many blinded to their real need of Jesus. Jesus is their only hope and ours too for real satisfaction deep down in our souls, for He alone fills our emptiness. Like you, I pray to share Jesus with others. Have a great visit with your brother! God bless.
Thank you so much for this our world needs Jesus so much it would be so different if they would put Jesus in their lives. Jesus is my life and I would have nothing without Him.
Appreciate your comment, Kathy! And I agree, I’d be so lost without Jesus. Oh, how we need Him. God bless.
With each passing day, with each temptation faced, I find myself needing Jesus even more
Me too, J.D. “What a friend we have in Jesus.”
Amen, amen, amen. We need Jesus. Thanks Karen.
So much every minute of every day, Yvonne. God bless!
Ahhh, Karen. You always share such a sound perspective. Thank you for the reminder that Jesus really is the only One who can fill the holes in our lives and hearts.
This: “But God never created us for power or control or notoriety. Remember this was Satan’s problem.
God created us to rely on the power and control of the Triune God. He created us to recognize and relish His glory alone.”
YES. Let’s seek to be humble like Jesus.
Thank you, Jeanne. Jesus lived a perfect example of humility for us to follow, didn’t He? His life and ministry on this earth pointed to that truth over and over. I pray to continue to realize my need for Jesus and to hand the reins over to the Father where He reigns supreme.
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Karen, yes our world desperately needs more Jesus. I pray all we do points to Him.
Deborah, what a great prayer. “Lord, we need You. Help us to relay this to others.”
I so appreciated this post, Karen. “When I misplace my deepest needs with the things of this world, it leaves me more empty than before. Remind me how much my spirit, mind, heart, and soul need You every minute of every day.” Quite often these last few days, I have thought of my great need for Him. Blessings!
Joanne, may we never forget our need for Jesus.