Music Monday: “Honestly, We Just Need Jesus” by Terrian
by: Debbie Waltz
Time is flying by. I can’t believe the holidays are already here! The countdown is on—Thanksgiving is only ten days away, and Christmas is 37 days off, so get ready for a season of feasting and festivities. The family has been busy; we’ve been working on finishing my last pages, my mom working on her own personal sewing projects, and my dad teaching his last couple of classes at a local college. Even so, we’ve managed to go out to buy stuff for our Christmas box for Operation Christmas Child.
Walmart buzzed with activity, the air thick with the chatter of shoppers and the clatter of shopping carts. The crowd jostled, excited for Thanksgiving.
Amidst the hectic pace of the season, filled with shopping lists, parties, and endless to-do lists, it is vital to take a step back and appreciate the true meaning of these holidays. The holiday season is not just about materialistic pursuits or checking off tasks; is a time for reflection, connection, and spreading love and joy to others. Christians see these holidays as a meaningful reminder of God’s unwavering faithfulness across generations, and their origins are deeply rooted in celebrating this divine attribute.
Hebrews 11:8-11 gives just a few examples of humans, trusting In God’s Word to fulfill his promise. It says, “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and foundation for God. Through faith also Sara received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised..”
The holidays provide a season for introspection and thankfulness, allowing us to contemplate God’s unparalleled act of love and self-sacrifice made for the benefit of all humankind. Philippians 2:6-8 says, “… Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by making himself obedient to death – even death on the cross!”
Though Terrian’s song focuses on the world’s overwhelming need for Jesus. This song reminds us that although holidays are important; it’s how we use our days to share the spirit of God with others. Jesus just wants a personal relationship with us; he wants our heart. He longs for a deep connection with each one of us, desiring to be intimately involved in our lives. His love is unconditional and unwavering, and he yearns for us to open our hearts to him. Jesus desires to be our confidant, our guide, and our source of strength. He wants to walk alongside us, sharing in our joys and sorrows, and offering his comforting presence in times of need. He invites us to surrender ourselves to him, allowing him to transform our lives and shape us into the person he created us to be. Jesus wants to be the center of our existence, the foundation upon which we build our lives. He is ready to receive us with open arms, ready to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. All he asks is for us to willingly give him our heart, trusting in his love and surrendering to his divine will.
So, let us slow down, take a deep breath, and be present in each moment, cherishing the time we have with our family and friends. Let us be grateful for the blessings in our lives and extend kindness and generosity to those who may be less fortunate. By doing so, we can truly make this holiday season a time of joy, love, and connection.
Terrian’s song can be accessed here: