Daily Devotional
Who Meets Your Deepest Need?
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
May 5, 2024
Ponder This
Do you know why they crucified Jesus? They said, “This man is a friend of sinners.” That’s why they crucified Him. Do you know I’m so glad He is? Where would I be if He were not? Where would you be if Jesus were not a friend of sinners? Jesus did “not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance” (Luke 5:32). He doesn’t love us because we’re good; He loves us by His grace. He doesn’t make us good so He can love us; He loves us so He can make us good. Isn’t that wonderful? Have you received that love today?
Your deepest need is not for physical intimacy but for emotional and spiritual intimacy. The deepest need is to have somebody who understands us—our fears, hurts, aspirations, and disappointments. The human heart yearns for such a friend. His name is Jesus. It’s Jesus you need. What a friend we have in Him.
- How has Jesus been a friend to you?
- What are some things you look for in human friendship that only God can provide?
Practice This
Spend some time in prayer thanking Jesus for being a friend to you.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
