Reflections Along the Jesus Way
December 26, 2024 – Quote for the Day:
“If Jesus had come as a health-and-wealth preacher, then people would have followed him, hoping to improve their physical status in life. He wouldn’t have been despised and rejected – he would have been celebrated.
If Jesus had come predicting the end time, holding huge prophecy crusades, writing a string of best-selling ‘left-behind’ novels, then he would have sold out amphitheaters and stadiums. He wouldn’t have been despised and rejected – he would have been a best-selling author and speaker.
If Jesus had come with a healing crusade, then he would have attracted far more of those desperately in need of physical healing. He wouldn’t have been despised and rejected – he would have been worshipped and revered as a healer.
If Jesus had come as royalty, then people would have followed Jesus because of his power, his military and political influence. He wouldn’t have been despised and rejected – he would have been treated like the king he actually was and is.
If Jesus had been of striking physical appearance, he would have been followed simply because of his appearance. He wouldn’t have been despised and rejected – he would have been treated like a human god of Hollywood – like the Creator God he actually was and is.
If Jesus had been physically rich, he would have been followed because people would have wanted to get some of his wealth. He wouldn’t have been despised and rejected if he made people wealthy, but Jesus chose to make us spiritually rich, and for that, he was despised and rejected.”
Originally published in:
Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul, Volume 2
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