Give Me Jesus

The song "Give Me Jesus" by UPPERROOM is a heartfelt declaration of the singer's desire for Jesus above all else. It echoes the sentiment found in Matthew 13:44-46, where Jesus tells the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. In these parables, the kingdom of heaven is likened to a treasure hidden in a field and a pearl of great value. When discovered, the finders sell all they have to possess these precious items. The song, like these parables, speaks to the surpassing worth of knowing and having Jesus, a treasure worth giving up everything else for.

The lyrics, "I don't want anything but You, You're more than every dream come true," resonate with Paul's words in Philippians 3:8, "Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." The song and the scripture both express a profound realization that knowing Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of our deepest desires and dreams. It's a recognition that the world's offerings pale in comparison to the richness found in a relationship with Jesus.

The chorus, "Give me Jesus, You can have all this world," is a powerful affirmation of the singer's choice to prioritize Jesus over worldly possessions and desires. This mirrors Jesus' words in Mark 8:36, "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?" The song and the scripture both challenge us to consider what we value most and to choose Jesus above all else.

The bridge, "You are my one thing," is a beautiful expression of single-minded devotion to Jesus. It echoes the words of David in Psalm 27:4, "One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple." Both the song and the scripture invite us to make Jesus our one thing, our highest priority, our greatest desire.

As we reflect on the song and the scriptures, let's ask ourselves: What is our one thing? What do we value above all else? Are we willing to give up everything else for the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus? This song and these scriptures invite us to consider these questions and to make Jesus our one thing, our greatest treasure, our heart's deepest desire. They challenge us to say with the singer, "Give me Jesus, You can have all this world."