January 14

Christ is Mine

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! — Luke 1:47 BSB

It’s a beautiful thing to be able to say, “My Savior!” Many people can talk about Christ eloquently. They can tell His story and speak tenderly about His suffering and death. They can describe the beauty of His character and the salvation He offers. But they cannot say, “He is my Savior.” And all that knowledge of Christ doesn’t help them if they aren’t saved by Him.

I once saw a picture of two little beggar children standing outside a beautiful house, looking in through the windows. Inside, a happy family was gathered around the table for a meal, surrounded by luxury and comfort. Outside, it was cold, dark, and snowing. The poor children could see all the warmth and beauty inside, but they couldn’t enjoy any of it. As they stood shivering in their rags, their hunger gnawing at them, they were merely spectators.

That’s how it is with people who know about Christ but haven’t made Him their Savior. They see the deep joy of others during life’s trials, but they still feel the storm’s sting. They see others feeding on Christ and being satisfied, but they are left shivering in the cold, their hearts unsatisfied. All our knowledge of Christ is worthless if we don’t take Him as our personal Savior and learn to call Him “My Jesus.” But the moment we do, life becomes full of light and joy. Christ is ready to be ours and to give Himself to us, along with all the privileges of being part of God’s family. All we have to do is accept Him.