Why I Never Want to Get Over Jesus Christ
Maybe there are things in life you hope to get over. Me too. But, Jesus Christ?
First, let’s take a look at other things and people.
We tell others to “Get over it!” And we say it about someone or our circumstances, “I’m over it!”
Get Over It
Like in these get-over-it scenarios:
* We upset our spouse.
* A co-worker desired to complete a task in a different way than us.
* A parent puts unreachable expectations on us.
And in these I-am-over-it examples:
* Someone in our life is a repeat offender.
* We try for a promotion at work multiple times.
* A family member creates drama time and time again.
Sure, we eventually get over people injuring us and drama and not getting a promotion. But humans are not saviors.
You see, during my husband’s sermon on Easter, he made a statement that really stuck with me.
Sometimes we just get over being saved.
But how? How is it possible to get over being rescued by Jesus Christ?
Getting Over Jesus Christ
Whether one day, one week, or one month passes after celebrating the resurrection.
Are we already over the power of the Easter story?
On December 26, are we over the true meaning of Christmas and why Jesus came to earth?
Because folks, all year long and everyday life is about Jesus!
Yet, the world and its pleasures cause us to downplay the awe of salvation and the person of Jesus Christ.
Also, we think more about this life than the next life.
And we are complacent about godly things.
Or, we’re miracle-chasers. We only need Jesus when we need a miracle.
We're miracle-chasers. We only need Jesus when we need a miracle. #miracle #Jesus Share on XBut at the center of the Christian life is Jesus. Him alone. Not just His miracles and His stuff. Because…lost is lost is lost. And, saved is saved is saved. True rescued people never get over it.
Lost is lost is lost. And, saved is saved is saved. True rescued people never get over it. #saved #savior Share on X3 Ways to Never Get Over Jesus Christ
(1.) Insert your name in John 3:16 (read it out loud).
For God so loved ____________, that He gave his only Son, that if I believe in him, I will not perish but have eternal life.
(2.) Remember all of God’s benefits and bless the Lord (Psalm 103:1-5).
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not ALL his benefits, who forgives ALL MY iniquity, who heals ALL MY diseases, who REDEEMS MY LIFE from the pit, who CROWNS ME with steadfast love and mercy, who SATISFIES ME with good so that my youth is renewed like the eagle’s. (Emphasis mine)
(3.) Proclaim your redemption story.
My name is ____________ and this is my redemption story.
I was lost, now I’m found. I was blind, but now I see.
Jesus rescued me from myself, other gods, sin, spiritual death, and the enemy.
The blood of Christ covers me. God saved me. I’ve been redeemed.
The heavenly Father gave me eternal and everlasting life.
I’m a new creation.
I walk in freedom and victory over the power of darkness.
Abundant life is mine. Jesus is mine. The Holy Spirit lives in me.
There’s an empty tomb and a risen Savior center stage in my story.
Because God is alive and well, it is well with my soul!
And I never want to get over it! Ever!
Scripture references based on the ESV.
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Amen!! Jesus is Jesus is Jesus is Jesus!!! Thank you for sharing this!!! I love HIM because I love HIM!!! Praise GOD!!
Thanks, Richard. I appreciate you reading and taking time to leave a comment. And, yes! Jesus is Jesus is Jesus! I love that! True rescued people never get over it!
Beautiful reminder, Karen, to live out this truth “at the center of the Christian life is Jesus.”
Thanks, Crystal. It’s all about Jesus. For God so loved Crystal, that He gave His only Son, that if she believes in Him, she will not perish but have eternal life. It’s Crystal’s redemption story. 🙂 So appreciate you commenting.
Hi Karen!
I love this post of yours!
The way I approach never losing sight of God is to continuing habit that I am getting myself into is consistently talking to Him. Even if it’s just talking about the story I’m writing; my budgies doing something weird; walking to the cinema and asking that He deliver me there and back safely.
Because He listens. 🙂 And He is invested in our lives, and so why should we try and keep him out, and why would we ever want to get over Him?
Thank you for your posts, Karen. I’m new here, and have only just started as a full time, one hundred percent committed Christ follower, but I love what you’re doing. 🙂
Thanks so much for your kind words and stopping by today, Peter. That’s great you talk to Jesus often and continually during the every day stuff. Because you’re right, He does listen and wants us to talk to Him. Glad to meet another Christ follower and will check out your stuff too. Blessings!
Having a love like Jesus is something you would not get over, glad He’s not going to lose us. Even if we are dumb like sheep and wander off, He woos you back. Beautiful post.
Exactly, Rebecca. Because…lost is lost is lost. And, saved is saved is saved.:-) Thank you!
Me, too, Karen: “Because God is alive and well, it is well with my soul!
And I never want to get over it! Ever!”
Lisa, may we never, ever…ever get over being saved and rescued by Jesus. So thankful that the blood never loses its power, may we never lose our awe.
Sweet, sweet words because it’s the aroma of Christ. I love the message you’re sharing, Karen. Amen!
Kristi, thanks for stopping by and commenting. Yes, it’s a message of hope. May we never ever get over Jesus! Period and exclamation point. 🙂
Such great truth here, Karen! Sharing on Twitter and Pinterest, friend.
Thanks for commenting and sharing, Sarah. May the world and its pleasures never cause us to downplay the awe of salvation and the person of Jesus Christ.
Me either, Karen! This is a much-needed reminder for all of us who’ve succumbed to the temptation to take Jesus and our salvation for granted. I’ve pinned to my Gospel Centered Life board! Great thoughts!
Yes, Beth! Let’s never get over Jesus Christ. True rescued people never get over it. Appreciate you commenting and pinning. 🙂 Blessings!
I’m a rescued one, and never want to get over it either! 🙂
Yay, Kelly! And I never want to only need Jesus when I need a miracle. We need Him every day…every moment.