Consider what Jesus is to you!

Thomas Vincent, "Love to the Unseen Christ"

(Be sure to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.)

Song of Solomon 5:16, "Yes, He is altogether lovely. This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!"

Christian! Consider what Jesus is to you!

Jesus is your Shepherd—He feeds you in green pastures. He has laid down His life for His sheep. Will you not love such a Shepherd?

Jesus is your Prophet—who teaches you the most excellent things which were ever taught: the highest mysteries, the most glorious truths, which are of the greatest concern to know and believe! He teaches you in the most excellent way—by His Word and Spirit; opening your understandings as well as His truths, giving you light and an eye to discern this light. Will you not love such a Teacher?

Jesus is your High Priest—who has made an atoning sacrifice for your sins to reconcile you unto God. He now makes intercession for you, which is incessant and prevalent. Will you not love such an Advocate?

Jesus is your King—who rules you most wisely, powerfully, righteously and graciously. Will you not love such a Sovereign?

Jesus is your Benefactor—the most kind and bountiful. No gifts are comparable unto His gifts! Will you not love such a Friend?

Jesus is your Brother—if He is not ashamed to own you for His brothers and sisters—will it not be a shame if you should withhold from Him your hearts?

Jesus is your Husband—and you are joined to Him in such bonds as cannot be broken. Will not you embrace Him in the arms of your dearest love?

Jesus is your Redeemer—who rescued and delivered you from sin and Satan, from death and wrath! He has redeemed you by price—the price of His blood. Has He not, then, given the greatest price for you? He has redeemed you also by conquest. Shall He not make a conquest of your hearts?

Surely you are altogether unworthy of these relations—if you do not love Jesus with your most endeared and choicest affections.

"If anyone does not love the Lord, that person is cursed!" 1 Corinthians 16:22

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