Jesus - My All in All

by Diana Durrill

"For it is not an enemy who taunts me--then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me--then I could hide from him.  But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend.  We used to take sweet counsel together; within God's house we walked in the throng."  - Psalm 55:12-13

"My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant." - Psalm 55:20

David is lamenting the loss of an intimate friendship.  Surely, we can all relate.  We have all experienced an especially sweet and close friendship that at some point, for one reason or another, turned sour.  The pain and loss of those types of friendships is especially bitter.

I don't know about you but I often find myself reacting internally with statements like, "That's the last time I trust anyone..." or, "I will never allow myself to get close to anyone ever again!" Funny how we make extreme (and insincere) decisions in the heat of the battle!  

While we can all probably look back on these friendships and see mistakes that we've made, acknowledge things we would do differently, or even see the red flags of warning,  we must remember that no one can be anyone's "all" in this life.  I cannot meet that need in my friend's life, nor can she meet it in mine. Only Jesus Christ can meet that need.  We must look to Him before, during and sadly, sometimes even after any friendship.  "Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved." - Psalm 55:22

We know this.  We know, with a head-knowledge, that Christ is the only One who can meet all my expectations and needs.  Christ is the only One who can be my all-in-all.  When we experience a heart-knowledge (a deep down peace that God writes on our hearts) regarding Christ's ability to be our all-in-all, we find tremendous comfort and joy.

You are my strength when I am weak - You are the treasure that I seek - You are my all in all. Seeking you as a precious jewel - Lord, to give up I'd be a fool - You are my all in all. Taking my sin, my cross my shame - Rising again I bless your name - You are my all in all. When I fall down you pick me up - When I am dry you fill my cup - You are my all in all. Jesus, Lamb of God - Worthy is Your name! Click here to listen to You Are My All in All.