Jesus Himself!

From: Messages of God's Love: 1920

• 2 min. read • grade level: 5

“Jesus Christ Himself” Eph. 2:20²⁰And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; (Ephesians 2:20).

Do you know a sweeter word than that? I don’t think I do.

It seems to bring us right up to Him, quite close.

When the two disciples took that sorrowful walk to Emmaus, Jesus Himself drew near, and there was no more sadness, but hearts burning within them, (Luke 24) and the very mention of it warms our hearts as we read. Then that same evening, when they were telling the disciples about it, Jesus Himself stood in the midst and said, “Peace be unto you.”

It seems as if surely any heart must be touched, when we read again and again, “Christ also hath loved us, and given Himself for us.” (Eph. 5:2²And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savor. (Ephesians 5:2).)

“Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people.” (Titus 2:14¹⁴Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. (Titus 2:14).)

“Who gave Himself for our sins,” (Gal. 1:4⁴Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: (Galatians 1:4).) and closer and more wonderful still, “gave Himself for me.” (Gal. 2:20²⁰I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20).) Surely He meant us to be touched and softened, and won by such words.

Then we read that because we are flesh and blood, He Himself likewise took part of the same. (Heb. 2:14¹⁴Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; (Hebrews 2:14).)

“Himself took our infirmities and bare our sicknesses,” (Matt. 8:17¹⁷That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. (Matthew 8:17),) ought to comfort the sick ones.

He Himself suffered being tempted, so that He might help us when we are tempted. (Heb. 2:18¹⁸For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted. (Hebrews 2:18).)

There are many other places that I might tell you of, but I would rather you would try and find the rest for yourself.

Jesus HIMSELF! He Himself loves you; He Himself wants your love. It is all real and true; He Himself watches you as you read these words, and waits for your answer of love. Will you not give yourself to Him now and Forever?

He is coming again; and when He comes it will be Jesus Himself that you will see.

“Whom I shall see for myself, and not another.” (Job 19:27²⁷Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me. (Job 19:27).)

No, not another, not a stranger, but “This same Jesus,” “Jesus Himself.” Then we shall know all the sweetness and the glory of the reality of our Lord Jesus Christ!

He Himself, and not another,

He who loves us to the end,

King and Savior, Christ and Lord,

Gracious Master, glorious Friend.

He Himself, whose name and story

Make our hearts within us glow,

He is coming in His glory!

Come, Lord Jesus, even so!

“Surely I come quickly.”

Amen.

“Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” Rev. 22:20²⁰He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. (Revelation 22:20).

ML-06/06/1920