Our Hated Jesus!
Why did Jesus make the religious establishment mad? Why were they scared of him to the point they had him murdered? Simple! He dined with prostitutes, tax collectors, and detested street people. They hated him because he widened the embrace of God. It was his expanding love and acceptance they hated because they believed God belonged to them… and them alone. They believed God only loved those that followed certain rules. Just like today they developed certain rules, based on their interpretation of scripture, that you had to follow to please or satisfy God. If Jesus came back today… in human form… he would be hated again. He would embrace LGBTQ people. He would welcome refugees and immigrants. He would provide healthcare for everyone, just as he did then. He would love and care for and minister to all. You would never hear him ask where are you from? What faith do you follow? What is your sexual preference? Do you believe in me or not? He would simply love beyond measure with no judgement or malicious intent. Once again he would sat down to a meal with prostitutes, immigrants, and all those that others throw to the margins. He would welcome everyone into his embrace with no concern for his own well being. He would heal, and comfort, and love, everyone within his presence. That is the Jesus I follow. That is the Jesus I try to copy and emulate. If we call ourselves Christian that is the Jesus that should shine from our lives.
I Love You! – Perry