The Revolution...

Jesus did not come just to be in relationship. He came to bring revolution. read the stories. Jesus was about upsetting the status quo. His mission was to change the economy,... to an economy of love. He challenged our wisdom, our generosity, our love for God and each other. He called us to a hard mission. To love God and the world. God, in his wisdom, spells it out for us throughout scripture. He says things like, "If you have two of something and someone has none, give them one", 'Feed the poor", "think of others as better than you", "if someone slaps you in the face, let them do it again", "love your enemies".... Furthermore, he says that if you don't do these things, He doesn't know you.

We have domesticated Jesus and His gospel. We have made Christianity to be about getting what you want when you want it, the warm fuzzies, mushy love. Our energy is spent on worship styles, leadership styles, church size and programs. Jesus was about binding up the broken hearted and setting captives free. What a difference in focus.

If we are to represent the Christ of the Bible, then we need to become radical. We too, need to be revolutionary. We need to take the cues from our leader and live as He did. We love to talk. The world needs to see us live out the same Jesus they read about. Are we willing to live lives of obedience and sacrifice? Making the change starts with each individual. Corporate church will never mandate this kind of Christianity. The revolution continues, where all revolutions succeed,.... on the street.

Peace,

K