I Want Jesus to Be My Savior - Day 5 of 5

Five-day devotional based on the message, "I Want Jesus to Be My Savior" by Discipleship Pastor Ryan Akers on June 29, 2025. Click here to watch the message.

Devotional
If Jesus was sitting next to you and He asked, “Where are we right now? Let’s define the relationship.” What would you say? Some might say, “I admire you, but from a distance.”
Others might say they like Jesus and want the benefits, but not the commitment. Finally, the smallest group will say: “I’m totally in. I will follow You whenever, wherever, whatever. What’s mine is Yours. In sickness and health, in richness and poverty, in joy or sorrow—I am Yours, and You are mine.” There’s a reason we’re called the bride of Christ. That’s the eternal commitment we were meant to make.

Bible Verse
I John 2:5-6 — “But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.”

Sermon Quote
“Jesus doesn’t just want us to admire Him, He doesn’t just want us to stop with salvation, He wants us to follow Him, fully surrendered in every area of life.”

Reflection Question
What areas of your life are you not surrendering to Jesus? Search your heart and ask God to help you lay those at His feet.

Prayer
Jesus, for now and for all time I am Yours, and You are mine. I’ve weighed the options, I’ve counted the cost, I’ve searched for truth, and I know there is nothing and no one more worthy than You. I don’t just want You to save me—I want You to lead me, rule me, and change me. You are my Savior, yes, but also my Lord, my King, my everything. Amen.