Give Me Jesus ~ Fernando Ortega ~ Give Me Jesus (1999) (Lyrics)

When we are born again, we receive the Holy Spirit who seals us for the day of redemption. (Ephesians 1:13; 4:30) Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would lead us "into all truth" (John 16:13) and a part of that truth is taking the things of God and applying them to our lives. When that application is made, the believer then makes a choice to allow the Holy Spirit to control him/her. True Christian spirituality is based upon the extent to which a born-again believer allows the Holy Spirit to lead and control his or her life.

The apostle Paul tells believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit. "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18). The tense in this passage is continual and therefore means "keep on being filled with the Spirit." Being filled with the Spirit is simply allowing the Holy Spirit to control us rather than yielding to the desires of our own carnal nature. In this passage Paul is making a comparison. When someone is controlled by wine, he is drunk and exhibits certain characteristics such as slurred speech, unsteady walk, and impaired decision making. Just as you can tell when a person is drunk because of the characteristics he displays, so a born-again believer who is controlled by the Holy Spirit will display His characteristics. We find those characteristics in Galatians 5:22-23 where they are called the "fruit of the Spirit." This is true Christian spirituality, produced by the Spirit working in and through the believer. This character is not produced by self effort. A born-again believer who is controlled by the Holy Spirit will exhibit sound speech, a consistent spiritual walk, and decision making based on the Word of God.

Therefore, Christian spirituality involves a choice we make to "know and grow" in our daily relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ by submitting to the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As believers we make a choice to keep our communication with the Spirit clear through confession (1 John 1:9). When we grieve the Spirit by sin (Ephesians 4:30; 1 John 1:5-8), we erect a barrier between ourselves and God. When we submit to the Spirit's ministry, our relationship is not interrupted (1 Thessalonians 5:19). Christian spirituality is a consciousness of fellowship with the Spirit of Christ, uninterrupted by carnality and sin. Christian spirituality develops when a born-again believer makes a consistent and ongoing choice to surrender to the ministry of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit ... "Give me Jesus" ...

Lyrics:

In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise, give me Jesus

Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus,
You can have all this world
But give me Jesus

And when I am alone
Oh, and when I am alone
And when I am alone, give me Jesus

Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
But give me Jesus

And when I come to die
Oh, when I come to die
And when I come to die, give me Jesus

Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
You can have all this world
You can have all this world
But give me Jesus


This song is from the "Give Me Jesus" CD released in 1999. (EP)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Give Me Jesus
• Fernando Ortega
• 1999
• Christian Faith
• Jesus
• Christ
• Jesus Christ
• Grace
• Mercy
• Peace
• Praise
• Worship
• Bible
• Holy Bible
• CCM
• Contemporary Christian
• truthseekno9
• Heavenfirst
• Lyrics
• Father
• Son
• Holy Spirit

[melodyl52]

This is such a beautiful song by Fernando Ortega and it touches my heart every time I hear it.

Thank you for creating this amazing video for it Claire. I will never get tired of watching it!

May the Lord always hold you close to His heart. Much love to you and Dan. YSIC ~ Melody❤

[OneInChrist777]

@melodyl52

Ours too sis; Fernando Ortega is an amazing Christian artist, isn't he? This songs lyrics likely apply to every Christian @ some time in life, and no one brings it to life in expressing our need for Jesus, as this artist can ... thanks so much Melody; it warms our hearts to know that you love it :) :)

*Heartsmiles* God bless your beautiful heart ~~

Much love in Christ

Claire & Dan

[chrysalidebleueable]

"Give me Jesus

You can have all this world

But give me Jesus"

wooow so powerful and true - I know many versions of this song, but you have a way through pictures and comments to show Jesus is the only one who can fill a heart with His love - He gave us the counselor, the Holy Spirit - Once again, thanks so much for this real food coming from Heaven, Daniella.

[OneInChrist777]

@chrysalidebleueable

The LORD be praised our Inspiration, dear sister. As the Word of God speaks to our hearts, may His Most Sacred Heart be delighted to know our eternal faith in Him ...

We TY Daniella ~ may God's peace & love, live in your heart and in your home ...

In His grace & love

YB&S

Dan & Claire

[coolram1952]

I saw Fernando perform this song live many years ago, except it was just him and the piano, no guitar or violin. It was about a week after 9/11, and it was his closing song. You could have heard a pin drop in that auditorium. We were all hurting so much, but the words "you can have all this world, give me Jesus" lifted everyone up because we saw the big picture. When he finished the silence continued, as if everyone were praying a silent prayer. I'll never forget that moment. Thank you, Claire.

[OneInChrist777]

@coolram1952

I can only imagine how incredible it was to be in that moment! Many times it's so beautiful when a performer goes solo, especially when it's piano and vocals. There's an intimacy that cannot be captured in a full band setting. Hearing this song performed this way a week after 9/11 had to be an unforgettable experience. We're so glad you enjoyed this share, Bob. Thank you for viewing!

In His Grace,

Dan

[aalexmary]

So peaceful! 

[wrxturbo7]

I agree that this music is such a blessings ! They are so anointed

and you can tell they have been in the presence of the Lord.