Pastor Angel was charged to ask the congregation a question through the question she had been asked. In a time of prayer, God asked her, “Am I enough?” And in this message, she charged us to ask ourselves the question, "Is Jesus enough?"

The question provokes an examination of where we stand with Jesus. Most Christians would think that the answer to the question was obvious. But, if we would take time to examine our hearts, we would need to look to see if He truly was the main focus in every area of our lives. Are we totally dependent upon Him? Or is He the key focus in some areas, but crowded with other people and other things in other aspects?

Our pastor reflected on the meaning of El Shaddai and its translation as the “All-Sufficient” One. A word picture was given using the relationship that a nursing baby has with his/her mother. During the first few months of nursing, that infant is totally dependent upon the mother. The breast milk of a healthy mother contains all that the child needs for growth, development, and sustenance. The baby looks intently at the mother during the process of feeding. There is a bonding that is activated as they intently look at one another. The baby trusts the source; the mother knows she is providing.

The baby receives physical nourishment as well as nourishment for the soul during that exchange. God wants us to have that type of dependency upon Him. He wants to be our El Shaddai, especially during this season of perilous times. Let us allow ourselves to be totally dependent upon Jesus. Let go of the control. Let your eyes rise up and connect with Him. There will be no lack or need when we do.

Scriptures: John 1:3 [AMPC], Acts 17:24-25 (NLT)