No One is Greater than Jesus

How great is our God? How great? The greatness of Jesus is immeasurable. His greatness is difficult to fit into a short devotional. The Bible has 66 Books, about 1,189 chapters, and 31,173 verses. And although researchers say there are only 166 verses about Jesus, Christians know that the entire Bible is about Jesus. The Old Testament talks about the coming King and the New Testament details that King’s life, death, resurrection, and His second coming. Christians know that Jesus has always been. He was around in the beginning (John 1:1-3). Moreover, Jesus was human and walked among people (John 1:14).

John 1:1-5 explains a greatness that many can’t comprehend. Christ wasn’t just there in the Beginning.  Christ then came from heaven, took the form of a baby, and grew up just like everyone else. He wasn’t born into a rich family, but He has made all who believe in Him wealthy. He didn’t have medical degrees, but He is still the best healer the world has known. He never took a psychology class but many call him Counselor. The world has never had a greater Educator. And without stellar looks, Instagram, or Facebook, Christ has maintained an obscene number of followers; 2.3 billion to be exact (pewresearch.org). In addition to taking human form, living a sinless life for 33 years, and experiencing EVERYTHING humans experience, He was also God. He is God in flesh (Matthew 1:23). Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I Am” (John 8:58). Jesus told us that He and the Father are one in John 10:30. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”( John 14:6) Finally, Colossians 2:9 says, that in Jesus the whole fullness of deity dwells – the whole fullness of deity! That is so clear. There are so many verses that confirm who Jesus is that no person should doubt His deity or His greatness.

Jesus was there when the world was formed, He came to earth as a baby, grew into a man, didn’t sin at all (that alone is great), healed, taught, corrected, led, fed, died, and rose. He is a mountain mover, chain breaker, heart changer, protector, provider, and friend. He is the world’s Savior, Redeemer, and King. He is the victor in the battle against Satan and his minions. And despite our sins against Him, He loves us unconditionally, He makes intercession for us to the Father, He has prepared a place for us and is coming back to get us. Great, I’ll say again, is not a strong enough word to describe Jesus.

PRAYER: My Lord, My Savior, My King Your greatness cannot be denied, it cannot be contested, and there is no one greater. Thank You for Your faithfulness and Your unconditional love. You are indeed Great, Majestic, and Awesome. There is none like You. You know my beginning and my ending and my in between and still love me. Your Word says my sins died on the cross with You. I thank You; I praise You for Your greatness, Your example, and Your love. Thank you, Lord. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
By Sis. Patricia Towns