Nothing and No One Compares to Jesus

This devotional is part of our Global Director, Susie Pek's, Embracing Hope series.

“What is your name?” is one of the first questions we learn when we are studying a new language. Names are important. They identify us. Whenever we hear a name, we associate it with an image, a voice, a story or even a whole life! 

A name is capable of evoking emotions within us. We may smile, get emotional or feel apprehensive at the sound of a name. We may even learn to love a name because of the person it reminds us of. What comes to your mind when you hear the name Jesus? I hope it makes you smile.

One of the first things I think of is that his is the name above all names. Then my mind immediately goes to Isaiah 9:6: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government is on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” This verse brings so much hope to our days. We don’t walk through life on our own; we count on a God who is much bigger than our minds can conceive. 

Life is about decision making. We often need someone to talk to, someone who can shed some light for us. Jesus is our wonderful counselor. He is capable of offering guidance for every circumstance we are faced with. We can go to him for his advice on any topic. He will listen to us and offer his guidance. Our Savior is a mighty God. He is a strong warrior who walks with us. Nothing is too difficult or impossible for him. He is strong to save us. Jesus is our everlasting father, the sovereign Lord over the ever-changing years, the one who watches over his children in love, who heals and comforts them. He is a perfect, kind, gentle and merciful father. He always was and forever will be God.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government is on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:6

Jesus is also the prince of peace. We have peace with God because of Jesus. “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom. 5:1). He is our peace amid trials. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). He alone offers peace that surpasses all understanding and that can quiet our troubled, distressed or disturbed hearts in the most uncertain moments of our lives. The name of Jesus is beautiful! There is absolutely none like him. He is incomparable. 

It can be pretty discouraging reading the news, looking to the world around us and even reading about the terrible things women go through as we pray for them. But then we are reminded of who our God is! That changes everything. 

“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” (Heb. 4:14-16). When we come before his throne of grace, we are approaching an awesome God.

How often do you take time to “gaze upon” the beauty of Christ? May I encourage you to make this a part of your devotional life? Nothing and no one compares to him.