All I Need is Jesus

After sitting in one place on the freeway for almost an hour we are finally on our way back to Michigan from Nitro, West Virginia. We were here this week for Twin City Bible Church's 2006 missions conference. This week has been remarkable.

We were privileged to stay in the White House. Ok, so it wasn't THE White House but the home of Bob and Nikki White. But I'll tell you we were treated like honored guests. The children had a fun time playing with the Whites. And we thoroughly enjoyed their fellowship.

Twin City is a supporting church and so it was nice to reconnect with people and make new friends. We have really enjoyed the opportunities to "report" in our supporting churches and TCBC is no exception. We enjoyed the fellowship with church members and other missionaries at Pastor Bill and Mrs. Egerdahls home last night. And we believe we have gained some dear new friends.

The theme of the conference was All That I Need is Jesus, the music and preaching all directed our hearts towards this fact. But the final service was especially used of God to challenge our hearts. Tom Huckel, missionary to the Jewish People, was the preacher and he has the ability to share truths from the Word that shed new light on our relationship with God.

Right now, as we finish deputation, we have many pressures and concerns. When will our house sell? Will we receive all we need for our outfit and passage? How long will it be before we have 100% support? Our house sale, O&P, and support are all genuine needs; but do they supercede our need for a relationship with Jesus? I admit I have been looking at life solely through my "field goggles" and lost sight of the Joy of my salvation. I have allowed the circumstances of life to discourage me. Forgetting that my true need is a growing dependance upon God. God will work out all the details in His good pleasure, and won't it be wonderful when He does?!

Can you truly say, "All I need is Jesus!"? If not, why not? Is your hope for salvation fixed upon the finished work of the cross? Or are you still trying to work out your salvation through good works? Will you allow God to give you the Joy of Salvation through Jesus Christ?