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I received a text recently from my son-in-law in which he shared a video of our 3-year-old granddaughter, Riley, singing my current favorite song, “Jesus Is Better.” This text blessed me greatly. I am so proud of our children and grandchildren and how they are all loving and pursuing Jesus! If you want to be blessed, search for this video on YouTube and take a few minutes and listen to Cross Church in Springdale, Ark., as they sing this powerful song.
My favorite lyrics are these:
More than my healing, I want the Healer
More than direction, I want the Shepherd
You are the Author, You are the Anchor
You’re every answer … Jesus is better
You may be tempted to ask, “Is Jesus really better?” The enemy of our souls would like nothing more than to make us doubt the power and goodness of God. When the devil comes and attacks my mind, I try to respond the same way Jesus did—by quoting Scripture.
So, in response to the enemy’s question, which is an accusation, “Is Jesus really better?” I think of Hebrews 7:22: “So Jesus has also become the guarantee of a better covenant.” Eleven times the word “better” is mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Jesus is better, superior, and He is preeminent in all things. Praise His name!
At the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Annual Meeting Nov. 11 at Sagemont Church in Houston, we will open our prayer meeting with this powerful song, “Jesus Is Better.” I am looking forward to seeing you as we gather for a wonderful time of fellowship, prayer, biblical preaching, worship, and conducting of business as a convention of churches. The theme of the annual meeting is “Side by Side,” based on Philippians 1:27, which states, “Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith that comes from the gospel.”
I have been praying for months for our meeting in Houston. I am looking forward to all that God will do, but I am especially excited about our prayer and praise service on Monday night. Our worship ministry at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin will lead us in worship. I want everyone who attends, especially pastors, to know they are not alone in ministry. Your presence at the annual meeting will be a blessing to others. I have no doubt you will hear something that will bless and encourage you and your walk with Christ.
It has been an honor to serve as your SBTC president this past year. I pray every day for the national Southern Baptist Convention and for the executive director of the SBTC, Nathan Lorick. We are very blessed to have godly men and women leading us and serving Jesus faithfully and effectively. See you at the annual meeting.
