Wednesday, February 14, 2024

To serve or save

There is an ad on TV that has generated lots of talk lately. It's one I noticed previously, but since "the big game" it's message has gone viral. I must admit, it made me cringe when it first came on. It seemed to make Jesus into a savior I'm unfamiliar with. I wondered why it made me cringe, but having Jesus's name on TV during big events is good, right? I will not complain about more Jesus. The world could use more Jesus. But is this Jesus? I agree that Jesus washed his disciples feet, but he also drove out money changers for the temple and had harsh words for the Pharisees. Jesus as I know him came to save, not to conquer governments or be political at all. It was like an advertisement was trying to tell me who Jesus is, but they really didn't know themselves. Yes, he healed, he loved, he gave himself for all of us. But you can't get to Jesus without accepting his grace and turning from sin. He didn't preach tolerance. Not at all. He met and ate with lost sheep for those were the ones he came to save. Wash feet, yes. Serve those in need, yes. Tolerate sin, no. When Jesus healed or forgave, his message was, go and sin no more. When I first understood grace, like really understood the gift I was given, all I wanted to do was serve Jesus and save the lost. I wanted everyone to go to heaven and experience the beautiful gift of salvation. But I know that can't be done by tolerating or loving sin. It's impossible. If these ads bring the lost souls to Jesus, I will rejoice. I don't have an answer whether this ad is good or not. All I know is it was hard to watch, like anything I see or hear that goes against the spirit.  In comparison, when Mark Wahlberg's "Hallow" ad came on and he was praying, I rejoiced. I literally yelled "Amen" at the screen. That is telling in itself.  

"God made him who hd no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God," 2 Corinthians 5:21

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