Jesus is Enough.

There is an interesting concept I’ve come across recently talking with people about serving others from local all the way to 3rd world and whether or not “Jesus is Enough”.

It seems people either take the stand point “No, Jesus is not enough because… there are physical needs, emotional needs, basic human necessity, people die because of injustice, etc” & it also appears that many who say “No” also like to point out that “going to just be with orphans seems like a waste of time compared to the amount of money you spend on a plane ticket, if you are not going to provide for physical needs”. 
OR
“Jesus is Enough” And depending on who you are talking to, you can draw one of three conclusions : either Jesus is enough because they do not want to get their hands dirty OR they have lived vicariously and given possibly financially to the work being done, essentially and quite literally being a part of the work God is doing OR
because they have very dirty hands in the work God has given them. 


Being that said, I am going to debunk the opinion “JESUS IS not ENOUGH”. Because… He is.

WWJD…. Remember that from somewhere? Perhaps a bracelet you once had.
1. WHAT WOULD JESUS DO.
2. WHAT DOES HE ASK OF YOU.
3. THEREFORE….

1. The Gospels & WWJD: MATTHEW.: He fed 5,000., He feeds 4,000… He heals the sick, casts demons out, He teaches, restores sight, He Blesses the little children, He counsels, He says “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many”. He overturned tables for justice. The parable about using the talents! He lays down His life, to save ours./// MARK: Jesus cleanses lepers, heals a paralytic, He is preaching in Galilee, withstands satan's temptations, heals on the Sabbath, disciples his followers with a great deal of parables, casts out more demons, He sends out the disciples to teach of salvation, where he commands them to take NOTHING… MARK 6:7 (If you must know more) He brings the dead to life, he commands to take up the cross and follow Him. He teaches that whoever receives a child in His name is receiving Him. He warns of causing others to stumble and that tasteless salt is worthless. He teaches that with God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. Ch10:45 even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. Jesus prays & prays. Jesus defies all earthly capabilities and Raises from the grave and exalts God./// LUKE: Jesus is born of a virgin chosen by God himself. Begins His ministry in Gailee, sends our demons, makes friends with sinners who some then become loyal disciples to carry out the work of God. LUKE 6 Beatitudes! LUKE 11:9 Ask and Seek and Knock in His Name…. And it will be. Teaches and teaches and teaches, “Repent or Perish”, He eats with people, He calls people out of their sin, out of their illness, out of their Lives, to follow His teachings….. (And I realize I am missing LOADS in the list, but for times sake)


2. What does He ask of You >>>> “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 And also a quick reference to Ephesians 4, your actions should imitate Christ. Hands and Feet. And because God can do All things…..

3. THEREFORE…. “Jesus is enough.” Caring for needs, for health, for lack of, for spiritual needs, hospitality, and so much more. This is a package deal if I ever saw one. 
And to be praying for those who provide the needs without the name of Jesus! Not the same perks. May I add, Jesus also did not assume payment when serving; this is in comparison to plane tickets modern day; If God has a plan for you to serve, know that a plane ticket and/or in country stay are not outside His realm of possibilities & that IS good news! 
It’s kind of like… if I say “My husband can take care of that” and you don’t know my husband’s character, or job description And lets say you say "NO", then find out he is exactly the person to fix that electrical problem after sitting in the dark for a long long long time…. And in the same way I could say “Hey my husband can fix that” and you say “ah yes, I know this man, your husband is an electrical engineer, I know He can fix that.” and that's a silly example but one of those answers clearly could leave you in the dark.
Make sure you Know who this Jesus is you serve! (Or if your issue lies with defining the word "enough".) Because, He is amazing! And keep in mind, He Can send you with nothing, don’t put too much stock in earthly things, they will pass away.

You Follow, He provides.

(and just, in case you’re wondering; only God could give me this perspective and optimism- Jesus wasn’t throwing flowers and skipping; He was burdened, heartbroken but leaning only on the Creator- and that’s where He wants you.)

Psalm 34 :The Joy of those who trust in God.
Goodnight!!!!