JESUS LIKES ME, THIS I KNOW

A friend led us in a get-to-know-each-other question in small groups the other day. The question (modified from David Roadcup) goes something like this: You are in bed when suddenly you become aware of a light in your room and a presence at the foot of your bed. There is no mistaking it; it is Jesus. He spreads out his arms and tells you not to be afraid. And he says, “I have come to answer a question that is your deepest question of me. What question would you like to ask?”

An answer came to me almost immediately, and then grabbed me with a strong emotion, and I knew what I wanted to ask Him. Do you have one in mind? Because I don’t want you to rush on to hear mine before you think of your own….

…Okay, here is mine: “Jesus, I guess I really want to know one very personal thing from You. You know that I have worked hard for you, and you know that I have failed in many ways. What I want to know is, Have I pleased you? My theology tells me that you love me, but my heart wants to know if you like me, if I make you happy, if I bring you pleasure. I don’t want you to only tolerate me and forgive me; I want to know if you like being with me. That’s my question: Have I pleased you?”

The answer from Jesus brings me tears. You know what it is. I am blessed. "LORD, thank you for loving me. Teach us to love each other as you love us in Christ Jesus. Amen."
-ker