I would ask that you consider the message of this song in the context of the Biblical reality concerning the person of Jesus Christ and the personal relationship He desires intensely to have with you. I recognize the band, Depeche Mode, may have had other ideas, using “Personal Jesus” as a metaphor for whatever makes you happy. However, these lyrics about connecting with Jesus by opening the line of communication to Him as your forgiver and deliverer are quite special on their own. For the purpose of FREEdom from MEdom, a personal relationship with Jesus—personal between Him and you—is deliverance from the endless search for the thing that will bring you happiness until your disappointed yet again. Please consider the lyrics in this context as you watch and listen to the video below.
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who’s there
Reach out and touch faith
Feeling unknown
And you’re all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I’ll make you a believer
Take second best
Put me to the test
Things on your chest
You need to confess
I will deliver
You know I’m a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Feeling unknown
And you’re all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I’ll make you a believer
I will deliver
You know I’m a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Reach out and touch faith
