I've even debated not even publishing it.
But, after listening Sunday's message from our Pastor, I've realized even more that there's a question I need to ask myself and in turn, bring its answer from within the recesses of my heart and put it out here.
But, before I attempt to answer this question myself, I'd like to first ask you.
A few things first...
* You do not have to be a Christian to answer. (Although, if you post spam in Chinese/Japanese/Mandrin characters I will delete you.)
* I don't want your "church" answer. I don't want a Sunday school answer. I want a raw, real answer.
* Be honest. Honesty is healthy.
* If you feel uncomfortable answering in the comments section, you can email me your response and I'll post it for you, in the comments anonymously. You can email me at beaverbunch (at) gmail (dot) com. Please put "Answers" in the subject line so I won't think you're spam.
Okay, so here it is. It's a simple, yet a totally sincere question from my heart...
Who is Jesus to you?
I look forward to your comments.
It may sound "churchy" but honestly, He is my Hope. After just talking with a close friend whose daughter has cancer, He is the reason I can tell her to keep holding on and continue to keep praying. Because He is the Hope for her to get better, my Hope for tomorrow and the days ahead. That no matter what comes my way, Jesus is there to help me through it and hold me up. I never realized how much I would need hope until she became sick and her cancer came back.
ReplyDeleteJesus was a very influential rabbi who lived and died in Temple times, though not quite the way Christian scriptures portray the story.
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Jessica! How is it even possible to answer that question on your comments section? I think it would take me 10 pages to give you an answer. But here is my condensed answer:
ReplyDeleteI suppose the one word I would use is "SAVIOR." I know it's fairly unoriginal and maybe it's a churchy answer you didn't want.
Jesus is the only way to God the Father. Most people in the world don't have a problem talking about God, but mention Jesus, and they get squirmy. (Our pastor mentioned this Sunday, so I can't take credit for that thought.)
Or in some churches, it's the opposite... God is "old school" and they humanize Jesus to the point of him being a fishing buddy, someone to pal around with. Instead of trembling just to sneak a touch of His cloak, people see him as "one of the gang."
Jesus has saved me from the wrath of God that I deserve. Plain and simple. He paid my dept through His death and redeemed me by His resurrection. It's a hard concept to comprehend. I struggle to believe the reality of it all... but I know in my heart it's true.
My life should be a picture of absolute devotion to my Savior, but it's not.
My heart wants to live solely for Christ, but my idols get in the way. Pettiness of everyday life. Pride. Selfishness. Material items that will turn to dust.
When I really think about what Jesus has done for me, and His steadfast love, I am brought to my knees. We are nothing. Our lives are but a vapor. And yet Jesus knows me and loves me despite my wretchedness. I am unworthy and He still chose me before time began. Mind boggling, isn't it?
He is my Savior. He is the person I go to when anything is going on in my life. He is someone that will not hurt me but teach me. I am so blessed to have him and he gave his life for me. Jesus is a blessing to all and no matter how unworthly I am he is there when I need him.
ReplyDeleteHe is my Daddy. He is the one I know I can climb up in his lap and he will listen to me. Look at me with only love in his eyes, even after disciplining me for my selfishness, or greed, or hate. He holds my hand when I am scared, when I am going through tough times.
ReplyDeleteHe's always waiting for me to come back to him after I have gone off to pout, or stamp my feet because I didn't get my way.
He allows me to see his awesome power, his miracles. He is more than a storybook character. He is living, and active, and involved in every fact, detail, and plan for my life. I pity those who don't accept him as their father, as they have no idea what they are missing.
Redeemer....The One who has claimed me, avenged me, and restored me.
ReplyDeleteI don't really know how to put it into words, so I'll just put it out there...
ReplyDeleteGod is too abstract for me to wrap my mind around, but Jesus is not. Although he was perfect, he was still human enough that I can understand.
I have come to leave a comment several times, but truly haven't found the words yet to describe all that I think of when I think of Jesus...but here goes the current thought...
ReplyDeleteAmong many things, Jesus is the standard I wish to live by. He has loved me unconditionally and I want to love Him and others the same way. He loved the Father fully and I want to love God the same way. He is my life-giver and my life-example.
He really IS my everything, He pulled me from a HUGE pit and showed me a life I never even knew was possible. BUT I will most certainly say that some days He is more "real" than others. Some days I feel Him like He is sitting beside me and others I think I have made the whole thing up. SO I say He is my everything, but some days the world bids harshly for portions, for it all! Love your blog!
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