When You Have the Son, You Have It All

Scripture: "For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us." — 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV)

There’s a story about an art collector who loved his son dearly. When the son passed away, a portrait of the son became the centerpiece of the father’s collection. Upon the father’s death, an auction was held for his enormous art collection. The first item up for bid? The portrait of his son.

The crowd was restless, eager to bid on the Picassos and the Rembrandts. No one seemed interested in the son’s portrait. Finally, a man offered a small bid and won the painting. At that moment, the auctioneer announced, “The auction is over. The will stipulates that whoever gets the son gets it all.”

Friend, when you have the Son—Jesus—you have everything. All the promises of God are yes and amen in Him. Don’t seek the blessings more than the Blesser. Don’t focus on the gifts more than the Giver. When you have Jesus, you have all you’ll ever need.

Reflection Question: How can you focus more on Jesus, the Giver, rather than the gifts in your life?

Lord, thank You for the gift of Your Son. In Him, I have access to every promise and blessing. Help me to treasure Christ above all else and to trust in Your faithfulness each day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

From "Standing on the Promises": https://www.joshfranklin.org/media/36zxsxp/6-standing-on-the-promises