Come To Jesus

The other morning, I was listening to an older song called Come To Jesus by Chris Rice and was moved to tears by a line that said, "and remember when you walk, we sometimes fall...so fall on Jesus..." Since I've been studying out the book of Luke, this line reminded me of the verse I had just read where Jesus is referencing Psalm 118:22. 

Luke 21:42-44 "Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures:

“‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed."

So I flipped over, read all of Psalm 118 and felt inspired to read it again with the name of Jesus each time it said 'the LORD' and 'fall' right into Jesus' arms! Wow. Not only has this changed my mindset lately but I have enjoyed picturing this verse, "Jesus' right hand is lifted high" because I imagine seeing God raise up Jesus' hand like a ref does for a boxer when he declares the winner of the match. :) Anyway, my prayer is that this will inspire you today.

Psalm 118

1 Give thanks to Jesus, for he is good; his love endures forever.
2 Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.”
3 Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.”
4 Let those who fear Jesus say: “His love endures forever.”

5 In my anguish I cried to Jesus, and he answered by setting me free.
6 Jesus is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
7 Jesus is with me; he is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies.

8 It is better to take refuge in Jesus than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in Jesus than to trust in princes.

10 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of Jesus I cut them off.
11 They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of Jesus I cut them off.
12 They swarmed around me like bees, but they died out as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of Jesus I cut them off.

13 I was pushed back and about to fall, but Jesus helped me.
14 Jesus is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
15 Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “Jesus’s right hand has done mighty things!
16 Jesus’s right hand is lifted high; Jesus’s right hand has done mighty things!”

17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what Jesus has done.
18 Jesus has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.
19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to Jesus.
20 This is the gate of Jesus through which the righteous may enter.

21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
22 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone;
23 Jesus has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day Jesus has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

25 O Jesus, save us; O Jesus, grant us success.
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of Jesus. From the house of Jesus we bless you.
27 Jesus is God, and he has made his light shine upon us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar.
28 You are my God, and I will give you thanks;  you are my God, and I will exalt you.
29 Give thanks to Jesus, for he is good; his love endures forever.