Jesus Is All We Need: 10 Devotions to Experience the Rescuing Love of GodSample

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” JOHN 3:17 ESV

My career as a firefighter taught me that when something is on fire, the most important person is the one on the nozzle.

Sure, there are quite a few people involved in the operation, and the one on the nozzle can't do it alone. A fire crew is like a well-oiled machine. There needs to be someone who unrolls the hose, someone who pumps water from the engine, and even someone ready to bust open the door with an ax.

But despite all that teamwork, I still say the one on the nozzle is the MVF (Most Valuable Firefighter). For the fire to die, there needs to be one person smashing it down with an incredibly powerful jet of water. The one holding the nozzle and directing the water has the power to completely transform a tragedy.

In my experience, it's the same with Jesus.

There are so many "fires" in our lives. Losing a job. Dealing with chronic pain. A child who seems to be on the wrong path. Divorce. Cancer.

We can't fight fires like that on our own. And we can't always count on fighting those fires in community. Community is essential, but we humans are never perfect. Sometimes we let each other down. Sometimes we even betray each other.

Which is why we need Jesus. He's the only One who will never let us down. I have countless stories of the times I've seen Jesus battle fires in my life and the lives of others. I've seen Him rescue people that no one else could have rescued.

God's rescue plan is right there in today's verse! Our world is on fire. Our lives are on fire. And Jesus is the One on the nozzle, ready to smash down the flames. He's the only One who can do it.

Takeaways: Jesus wants to rescue you from all your troubles.

Prayer: Jesus, help me believe, or at least want to believe, that You really are all I need.