“And Judas, who was betraying Him said, ‘Surely it is not I, Rabbi?’ Jesus said to him, ‘You have said it yourself.’” “Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, ‘Hail, Rabbi!’ and kissed Him.” (Matt. 26:25, 49)

In these verses Judas calls Jesus “Rabbi,” which means teacher. This got me thinking. What do I call Jesus?  To me Jesus has many names: Lord, Savior, Friend, King and many others

Many who know me are aware of the fact that I have four grandchildren. I call them my “lovies.” They are very special to me. They have a special name for me – “Mom Mom.” When one of them calls me on the telephone, I can tell who it is right away.

This made me think of all the different names for Jesus.  Some are much more personal and intimate than others. I believe there are many people today who know “about” Jesus and many may even call him a “Great Teacher.” But that doesn’t mean they really “know” Him intimately.

Many may attend church, give money and serve in many various ways; but that doesn’t mean they know Him personally. To call Jesus by some of His more personal names, the Bible tells us that we must receive Him. 

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.” (Jn. 1:12)

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Eph. 2:8-9)

I have received Christ as my Savior.  Based on God’s Word I know my sins are forgiven and I will spend eternity with Him. So I call Jesus — Savior, Lord, Friend, King.

What do you call Jesus?

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“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.”  (Acts 20:24)

I like to wonder about things. Many people wonder, “Why am I here?” “What does God want me to do with my life?”  I can’t speak for you, but when I asked God that question, He led me to Acts 20:24 “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me -the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.”

WOW!  That really got me to wondering.  Do I really consider my life worth nothing to me? Is Christ really the most important person in my life?  Have I fully surrendered my life to Him? Once we have answered that question, then we need to ask ourselves if we are committed to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given to us. 

I come from a rather difficult background and after receiving Christ as my Savior, my heart’s desire was to help others who suffered some of the hurts I experienced. God had to do a great work of grace in my life before I could say that my life completely belongs to Him. Then He had to do more work to bring me to the place where my heart’s desire is to finish the race and complete the task He has for me.  I am one who can testify to the gospel of God’s grace.  I can say this because I know I have been chosen in Him before the creation of the world. In Him, “we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us.” (Italics mine.)  Now there is a thought to wonder about.  Because of the grace I have received, I want others to know that grace too -that grace that frees you to be and to do what God has planned for you.  Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

I pray you will take time today to allow God to search your heart. Do you know why you are here? Have you received His grace?  If not, read Ephesians 2:8-9 and pray and ask Christ to come into your life. If you have, then are you willing to surrender your life to Him and be committed to completely the task He has for you?  I pray you will know, live and testify of God’s grace.

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