Matthew Costner

JESUS is Everlasting Hope, Mighty Warrior, the Prince of Peace, the Beginning and the End, Gracious, Redeemer, Merciful, Friend, King of kings, Creator, Chief Cornerstone, the Christ, Eternal Life, Life, Lord of lords, Master, Great High Priest, the Bright and Morning Star, Only Begotten Son of God, Holy, Immanuel, Righteous, Truth, and Mediator. 

His hope does not disappoint; His peace can calm the wildest sea; He has gone before us and His Word will be the last; He forgives sin; He makes all things new; He truly is with us at all times; every king will bow down to Him; He created the Heavens and the Earth; the foundation of God’s Kingdom is anchored and based on Him; through Him we can live forever; through Him we can live life in this very moment to the fullest; He is over everything; He is the best preacher of all times; His light can brighten the darkest of nights; He is God’s only Son; He is excellent; He delivers the things He promises; He is morally right; His word does not come back void; and He sits at the right hand of God interceding on our behalf.

The JESUS I’m talking about loves you more than you can ever begin to understand. No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done, nothing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING can make Him love you any more or any less. He loves you! He always has and He always will. And because of that we can say He’s not fair, but He IS holy and gracious and merciful.

And based off my own experience with this great Lord, Friend, and King, I am compelled to cry “Abba” Father, here am I! Use me as You want! I trust You! You are the greatest of all greats and more awesome than any other awesome. You not only “had me at hello,” You had me when You never gave up on me. Because of You I can face tomorrow. Because of You all fear is gone. Because I know You hold the future, I will live my life for You until I die.

Jesus, help me to never forget all of this. In Christ’s Name alone, Amen!