For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
John 3:17 ESV
My career as a firefighter taught me that when something is on fire, the most important person is the one on the nozzle.
Sure, there are quite a few people involved in the operation, and the one on the nozzle can’t do it alone. A fire crew is like a well-oiled machine. There needs to be someone who unrolls the hose, someone who pumps water from the engine, and even someone ready to bust open a door with an ax.
But despite all that teamwork, I still say the one on the nozzle is the MVF (Most Valuable Firefighter). For the fire to die, there needs to be one person smashing it down with an incredibly powerful jet of water. The one holding the nozzle and directing the water has the power to completely transform a tragedy.
In my experience, it’s the same with Jesus.
There are so many “fires” in our lives. Losing a job. Dealing with chronic pain. A child who seems to be on the wrong path. Divorce. Cancer.
We can’t fight fires like that on our own. And we can’t always count on fighting those fires in community. Community is essential, but we humans are never perfect. Sometimes we let each other down. Sometimes we even betray each other.
Which is why we need Jesus. He’s the only One who will never let us down. I’ve seen Jesus battle fires in my life and the lives of others countless times. I’ve seen Him rescue people that no one else could have rescued. God’s rescue plan is right there in today’s verse! Our world is on fire. Our lives are on fire. And Jesus is the One on the nozzle, ready to smash down the flames. He’s the only One who can do it.
PRAYER
Jesus, help me believe, or at least want to believe, that You really are all I need.
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We wear ourselves out looking for safety in all the wrong places — work, family, politics, achievement, money, relationships, and more. But when our hopes go up in flames, we discover how much we need a true Rescuer.
In the new devotional Jesus is All We Need: Devotions to Experience the Rescuing Love of God, decorated former firefighter Jason Sautel invites readers on a journey to discover a life-saving love that will never turn to ashes. Through Jason’s personal story, select Scriptures, key points, and prayers, readers can learn to find refuge in the one place they’ll truly be safe – the strong, rescuing arms of God.
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Thank you so much for sharing. My great nephew, Colby, has been studying, practicing, and training to be a fire fighter, for the past few years, in Texas. He is a strongChristian. I hope to share this book with him. I also have a nephew, in Florida, that is a fire fighter. How great to pass this along to Josh also!
Thank you for this devotion , it is a great reminder that Jesus is the only one that can always rescue us—and He is faithful to do just that. Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!
“Jesus, help me believe, or at least want to believe, that You really are all I need.”
This was a great reminder. Thank you!
I often need a reminder that JESUS is all I need! If we could all just trust this reminder! I would love to win and read this book! <3
Thanks for sharing your insights! The mental picture of Jesus handling the nozzle to put out the fires in our lives is unique & powerful! Blessings (((0)))
Great devotion and reminder that Jesus is all we need!
Thank you for the opportunity to win this book. I hope to share this with friends.
what a great reminder that God is always there for us in times of trouble or times of joy
The most important thing is to remember to lean on him, and he will provide the strength we need
Your devotion is such a powerful, reassuring illustration of God’s presence in our lives.
I would share this book with my husband, because he’s faced daunting, unrelenting challenges in the past two years.
This absolutely spoke to my heart today. As much as we believe sometimes the situation clouds our thoughts and we forget to trust.
Jason-It’s nice to hear from our male counterparts. We have much in common when it comes to “putting out fires.” Truly Jesus is all we need.
Thank you for this opportunity to win this book. I have enjoyed reading the stories about fire fighting and how he relates it to the Christian walk.
This devotional hit home for me. My dad died in October of 2022 and my only sister in November 2022.
My heart feels like I’m in a nomadic state and at times it’s like I’m stuck.
My heart is broken and the only one who can rescue my heart is Jesus Himself.
Even if I don’t win, I’m still going to buy this book.
God bless & thanks!
Jesus always comes to my rescue.
Thank you Jason for sharing your heart for Jesus and thank you for sharing your heart to serve \0/
I would love the opportunity to share your devotional “Jesus is All We Need: Devotions to Experience the Rescuing Love of God” with my women’s study, my family and especially my grandkids
I pray this devotional reaches those who don’t yet know how powerful Jesus is!!
Thanks for the chance to win
Thanks for this opportunity and for the reminder that Jesus is our Rescuer!
Oh this seems like a wonderful book! Will be praying about giving it to my husband who is a prodigal right now.
This is exactly where my family is!! On fire! I’m the “matriarch “ who is a firm follower of Jesus. This devotional sounds great. I have a “community “ behind me but Jesus IS the only one who can actually bring the fire under control. Praying God helps me be the nozzle.
Jason,
I’m thinking that my adult son who is homeless on the east coast would enjoy your book. Right now he’s getting slammed with a major snowstorm and sitting in his car where he calls home.
Bless you for coming into our inbox. It’s refreshing to hear from a male!
Dee
“if God didn’t send Jesus to condemn -He wouldn’t have me do that- & if front line workers assess things, they get worse; instead of taking the ‘nossel’ or intervening… Jason’s writing & speaking rock”
I am walking through several fires right now, so “Jesus is all I need” has kind of become my mantra! Thank you1
In Christ alone…….too many years lost; but thru the Grace of God, am found. Amen
I have been praying continually for some way to reach my oldest son. He returned from Iraq a different person as many of our men and women have! I pray for them all, but it really hits you when it is your child. I have not been able to reach him. We used to be close and he used to love our Lord and be at peace and now, well, he’s so vacant and moody. He refuses to talk with anyone or try to get help! Anyway , I just felt my heart leap when I read about your book and that there was a chance to get a copy! I will be praying that I might get one so I can give it to him and it will open his eyes and his heart. Blessings to you and thanks for your wonderful reaching out to others.
I have enjoyed reading his devotions from the DaySpring daily devotional email. I would like to read the rest of his book. Thank you for a chance to win one!
Such a great analogy! My firefighter husband would love this book!
I spent years trying to put out fires just like that. With all the tools but the only one that worked. It took cancer in my husband to finally make a breakthrough. Since, jesus has mended our marriage, our family life, & our souls. The fires are still coming but we feel much more equipped to fight them now!
Yes, only our Lord has the power to rescue us . I can personally testify that I have been saved from Cancer, Heart Disease and now just this month from a fall where I could have totally bled out. Thank our Gracious Loving Father for his saving grace in our lives!
Jason,
Thank you for writing this most timely book. Why is it when trials/fires hit us we do everything we can to extinguish them. Finally when nothing else has worked we say oh well might as well pray. Prayer should be our first thought. Psalm 55:22 states it best Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. Quit trying to fix it yourself & run to God first!
Blessings 🙂
Thank you for the opportunity to win this book. Great discussion, thanks for sharing it.
A heart full of “THANKS”, Jason, for serving our country as a firefighter. We appreciate you sharing your special gift of words with us. No matter how enormous the problem, when God is with us there’s nothing that we need to fear. With His strength, we’re also mighty. His arms will always be there to lean upon! Jesus, I trust You to be with me and guide me, I’m trusting in Your strength, AMEN. PS. God say to every believer, Regardless of the circumstances…”TRUST ME”. Let your Light Shine!
I listened early Sunday morning to Jason sharing with Becky about his life and new book. It was a great conversation and totally relatable about how Jesus draws us to him through every day circumstances in our lives.I was blessed to hear Jason’s testimony about being a firefighter and all the experiences God used to make him realize that Jesus is all we need!!!