Jesus, My All

I can’t go through the Christmas season without being amazed by it all. Lord God Almighty, Creator of all the galaxies, Sustainer of all life and matter, Ruler of heaven, King of all kings, timeless and eternal, the whole universe unable to contain Him, yet He chose to be wrapped in a seven or eight pound package. God’s gift to you and to me. Unspeakable. Who is this? The One in Whom all fullness dwells. The One Who cried to take His first breath. The One Whom angels proclaimed, terrifying the shepherds. The Baby lying in a manger. The One Whom, a short time before, those same angels (mighty, warring spirits) worshipped and fell down before in the grandeur of heaven. The One Whom Joseph took in his arms and fled to save his life. A fugitive from a king determined to kill Him. The One Who heals people. The One Who frees people. The One Who raises people from the dead. The One Who forgives. The One Who has reconciled us to God. The One Whose death I effected. The justice of God requiring His blood for the forgiveness of my sins. The One Who conquered the grave, holding the keys of death and hell. The Risen One. The One to Whom God the Father has given all things. The One with Whom I am a joint-heir.
Jesus, I need to know You more. I need Your spirit to speak to my spirit. I need to know in my heart that You are near. I need Your presence to surround me, envelope me, consume me so that all of me is lost in You. You are All, Lord Jesus.
Who am I that You are mindful of me? I am weak, mortal, bent by and toward sin. Ruined. The only worth that I have is found in Your love. You love me, my Lord and my God, my Savior, My Redeemer, my Brother , my Friend. I don’t think I’ll understand why until I see You face to face and maybe not even then. But Jesus, I accept Your love. I rely on it. I need it. In Your love I find strength. I find life. I find forgiveness. Will my needs be met in You.? In Your love? Will my cup be filled if I hold it under Niagara Falls? Completely, generously, abundantly, extravagantly.