A stark contrast is
drawn here of what Jesus means to believers, as against those who refuse Him. Christians
are often called ‘believers’, because of the common characteristic which distinguishes
them - their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is for believers both an honour
and a privilege to know Jesus and in this relationship they find their greatest
comfort. True believers know the value and preciousness found in Jesus, and know
that nothing else in life equates to it. This is evidenced by the fact they
consider Him to be their closest and most intimate friend, the source and
purpose of their being, the One they commit their souls to, and the answer that
settles all the questions of life! There is no question that this is a
personal, voluntary, real knowledge and experience, so much so, that believers
have been willing to lay down everything they have, including life for Jesus. They
who shun the Lord, turn away from His principles and reject the salvation He
has provided, unknowingly discard the very peace, joy and fulfilment they are
seeking in life. They will in vain search for this preciousness in a million
other experiences and conditions; yearn for it in all the wrong places and
people, but it will be found nowhere - except in Christ Jesus. To the believer Jesus is the ‘Pearl of great
price’, the ultimate gift of God, and the most precious ointment. He is the
essence of life itself and the very breath in the lungs. Jesus is our all, for
in Him we live, move and have our being!
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