Jesus Is Enough

⁵ We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5

I am currently teaching a series by Kyle Idleman on “Every Thought Captive”. It sounds easy until you try to turn your negative thoughts into positive ones on your own. You know how it goes- your have anxious thoughts pounding away in your mind. What if? Will I be able? How will I survive this? What if no one likes my ideas? What if my plan falls through? What if my child refuses to repent? What if my finances aren’t enough? What if__________? You fill in the blank.

You go to prayer and beg God to help you. You plead and promise to be faithful and give Him the glory. Great, these things are not wrong, but when you say “Amen,” are you still wringing your hands hoping He will answer the way you want. You might just be playing the Jesus plus game. Jesus plus the new car I need. Jesus plus that perfect job. Jesus plus the perfect ministry. Jesus plus the perfect mate. Jesus plus the answer I want. We all want to deny this kind of thinking but Jesus knows our hearts and thoughts. Hide it from your mate, friends or even the church, but God knows.

I recently heard a sermon that answered all my questions about capturing my thoughts and making them obedient to Christ.. It’s so simple and yet so deep. I now face each day with anticipation, looking for Jesus throughout my day. No more Jesus plus this or that to seal my faith. Now I capture my thoughts with a single phrase said in total confidence; “Jesus Is Enough!”

Jesus is enough for my anxiety. Jesus is enough for my pain. Jesus is enough to supply my daily needs. Jesus is enough to heal my broken heart. Jesus is enough to give me peace in the valley and blessing on the mountain top. Jesus is enough to keep me from yielding to temptation. Jesus Is Enough!

Have faith, give it to Him, leave it with Him and rejoice that JESUS IS ENOUGH!!