If there is one thing that drives me, if there anything for which I am passionate, it is that You will all know Jesus. I have heard this poem read aloud many times, and it thrills me to contemplate all the wonderful facets of our Lord and Savior. I want to thank Pastor Jim Garlick or penning these powerful words!
Let me introduce You to Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the Living God…
Who is Jesus? (By Pastor Jim Garlick, Full Gospel Church, Tasmania.)
Let me describe Him to you…
A
He is Alpha and Omega, the Anointed One, Author and Finisher of our faith, Author of life, the Altogether lovely One, All in all, the Advocate, Ancient of Days, Anchor of my soul, Almighty God, the Amen, Apostle and high priest of my confession, the Arm of the Lord.
B
He is the Blessed and only Potentate, Bright and morning star, Beginning and the End, the Brightness of the Father’s glory, He’s my Brother, my Bridegroom, my Beloved, my Banner, He’s the Bread of life, the Branch of the Lord, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit and my Blessed hope of a coming kingdom.
C
He’s Creator of all things, Commander and Captain of the Lord’s host, the Chief corner stone, Chosen of God and precious; He’s my Confidence, Counsellor and Comforter. He’s the Consolation of Israel. The Chief Shepherd, Circumciser of the heart, He is Christ.
D
He’s the Desire of all nations, the Door into everlasting life, Diadem of beauty, my Dwelling place, my Defence, and Deliverer. He’s David’s seed the Destroyer of demons and He’s my Doctor.
E
He is the Express Image of God, the Everlasting Father, the End of the law to everyone that believes, Eternal Light, the Exceeding great reward. He is Emmanuel – ‘God with us’.
F
He is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother, the First born, First Begotten from the dead, the First fruit, Faithful and true witness, our Forerunner into heaven for us. He’s the Fairest of all, Former of all things, Fountain of living waters, Fortress of salvation and the Foundation that no one else can lay. He is the Forgiveness and Forgiver of my sin.
G
He is God, Governor of the nations, my Guide, the Glory of God, Giver of Salvation, the Gate and the Gift of God. He’s the Good Shepherd and Guarantee of our salvation. He is the Glory and the Lifter of my head. He is the Giver of the Grace of God.
H
He is the Head of all principality and power, the Holy One, Heir of all things, High Priest. Head of the Body, the Church. He my Hope, my Hiding place, my Holiness, the Horn of my salvation and the Hope of Glory.
I
He is the great I AM, the Image of the invisible God, Immortal, Invincible, Incorruptible. He is my Intercessor who ever lives for me.
J
He is Jesus the Just and Justifier of all who believe in Him. The Judge of all, and the Joy of the Lord who gives me strength.
K
He is the King of kings, King of glory, King of Ages, King of Israel, King of Zion. He’s the Kindness and love of God toward man appeared.
L
He’s the Light of the world; He is Love, Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Lamb of God that was slain to take away the sin of the world. He is the Lamp of God, Leader of the Church, the Life giving Spirit, and Lily of the valley. The Last Adam, the Living One, Lord of lords, Lord of Hosts, Lord of heaven and earth, Lord of the living and the dead, Lord of the harvest and Lord of all.
M
He the Messiah, the Man at God’s right hand, Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. The Maker, Mighty to save, Most holy, Mediator of a better covenant and the Messenger of God. He is the Minister of the truth. Manner from heaven, Mighty God the Morning Star and Most exalted One. He is my Master.
N
He is the Nazarene, Near not far, the Name above all names.
O
Offspring of David, One who was and is and is to come, Only wise God, Only Begotten Son, Overseer of our souls and Offering for my sin.
P
He is the Passover sacrificed for us, Prince of Peace, Perfecter of faith, the Power of God, and a Prophet like unto Moses. He is Priest and Purifier, the Pearl of great price, Precious, my great Physician. My Provider and Provision.
Q
He is the Quickening Spirit and Quencher of darkness.
R
He is the Resurrection and the Life, Root and offspring of David, Ruler of God’s creation, the kings of the earth and Israel. He is my Rabbi, Rock of Ages, Radiance of God’s glory, my Redeemer. He’s the Righteousness of God, a Refuge in a time of storm, a River of the water of life, Rose of Sharon, Renewer of my mind and Restorer of my Soul.
S
He is our Salvation, Saviour and Servant, the Seed of the woman who bruised the serpent’s head, Seed of Abraham through which all nations will be blessed. Shiloh, Son of God, Son of David, Shepherd and the Stone rejected. A Stumbling block to those who do not believe in Him, Sun of Righteousness who rises with healing in His wings, He’s my Shield, my Strength, my Sword and Soon coming King. He is the SAME yesterday, today and forever.
T
He’s the Tested Stone, Teacher, the Truth, True Light, True Witness and the True God. He is my Thanksgiving to God.
U-Z
He is the Vine, the Way, the Wisdom of God; He is Wonderful Counsellor, Word of God made flesh who lived amongst us, Word of Life.
He is all this and more! He is THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!
“Which if all that Jesus has done were written of Him; there would not be enough books in the world to contain them.” (John 21:25)
By acknowledging Jesus as Lord and inviting Him to take care of you, opens the door to the wonderful partnership with Him and you.
