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The e-devotions return as of today, and I want to say a huge and healthy “thank you” for those who allowed us to take the last several weeks away.  It was an incredible time.  And I am glad we are back home, back at church and moving forward with life and more.


Yesterday I shared a message with our church as well as led us in communion.  We ended the service with a testimony of how God is changing the lives of one family.  It was incredible.  Life change means a lot.  Jesus does that change the best and for the long haul.


So my question in the message as well as my statement is this… Is Jesus Enough for you?  Jesus is enough.


Philippians 2:5 reminds us to have the same attitude that Jesus had.  His was strong and centered on what the Father.  He was committed to doing what God said.


Jesus is not only enough for me, He is the one who will be with me through no matter what.  I challenge each of us to see Him for who He is, what He does and how He opens abundant life for each of us!


The choice is ours.  Success or failure.  I lead or Jesus leads.  What counts or what costs.  Jesus or me.  Your choice.  I want the success that obedience brings.


Proverbs 16:3  NASB

Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established.


Finally, I remind us what Jesus said from the cross.  One of the things He said that sticks out.


John 19:30  NLT

When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. 


He said “enough”.  In other words, I am enough.  Or, here is enough.  Or, I am your enough.


May that be our story and life.  Through the first few days of my sabbatical this became a reality, and I will continue to live it out and share with others.  Why?  Because Jesus is my enough!

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