Tell it to Jesus...Alone

Life sometimes throws us a curve ball. You know what I'm talking about. There are heartaches we experience that we think we cannot bear. A mate dies. A friend betrays you. The news from the doctor is devastating. In these times we often wonder what in the world we are going to do...

If you read the Psalms, you will find that David had some of these same emotions. He was fearful. He was despondent. He was depressed and discouraged. He dealt with anger and feelings of revenge. But as you read his laments, you will find a common refrain. After running the gamut of negative emotions, in the end his thoughts turned to God. He brought these feelings to the only One Who could comfort him and give him guidance. Many times, he ends up praising God in the midst of it all. You will read of him dealing with anger and then turning his enemies over to his Heavenly Father. You will read of him being in the clutches of despair and then turning to God for help and security. This refrain is common in his writings.

David teaches us a valuable lesson. For all of our hurts, fears, hopeless situations and horrible circumstances, Jesus is the Answer. He is the One Who can turn your tragedy into a triumph. He can turn your fear into faith and your hurt into hope. I do not know what you are dealing with today, but I do know One Who does. His name is Jesus. I want you to think about something as you go throughout your day today: Jesus not only knows your situation, He cares about your situation. He cares about your loneliness, depression and discouragement. Whatever concerns you concerns Him.

When I read some of the writings of David, I am reminded of an old hymn we used to sing: “Tell it to Jesus.” Listen to the words:


Are you weary, are you heavyhearted?
Tell it to Jesus,
Tell it to Jesus;
Are you grieving over joys departed?
Tell it to Jesus alone.

Chorus:
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus,
He is a friend that's well-known;
You've no other such a friend or brother,
Tell it to Jesus alone.

Do the tears flow down your cheeks unbidden?
Tell it to Jesus,
Tell it to Jesus;
Have you sins that to men's eyes are hidden?
Tell it to Jesus alone.

[Chorus]

Do you fear the gath'ring clouds of sorrow?
Tell it to Jesus,
Tell it to Jesus;
Are you anxious what shall be tomorrow?
Tell it to Jesus alone.

[Chorus]

Are you troubled at the thought of dying?
Tell it to Jesus,
Tell it to Jesus;
For Christ's coming kingdom are you sighing?
Tell it to Jesus alone.

 If you are going through one of those "curve ball" times of life, could I encourage you to tell it to Jesus alone?

Until Next Time, 
Bro. Pastor
Gal. 2.20