Well, I had the opportunity to meet this guy on a friday night... He was meeting up with a few friends of mine who he'd known for a few years and they'd asked me to come meet him and chill out with him. So I went along eager to meet this guy I'd heard so much about, knowing the stories and reputation he had I already had an idea of what to expect.
This guy was the nicest guy I've ever met. He was fun to be around, one of those people you just relax around and open up to as if you've known them for years. He showed a genuine interest in what I had to say and made my points feel valid... This dude was awesome. I felt confident around him, like I could be open and honest around him and he filled me with confidence, so I could try new things I was too shy to do before... A real bromance brewing haha!
I could see why everyone made such a big deal about this guy. Best guy I had ever met. He then upped his game, and told me about himself, his real self. Turns out this guy was a genuine real real hero. He told me stories of how he'd taken punishments for people, bailed people out, fought for people, given away everything he had and then told me his dad was just the same and absolutely LOVED doing things for his son's friends. He's class his son's friends as his own children, and treat them like his own. WHAT AND WHO IS THIS FAMILY!?
Let me introduce you to this guy... His name is Jesus.
Jesus seems to have been given 2 personalities today... 1) He's a historical dude who died, apparently rose again and sits on a cloud with a white robe, telling people off for being naughty and crying because people don't obey him... and 2) A perfect man who saved me, millions of other and (if you let him) you. He sits on high representing us, listening to us with full attention, drying our tears, bailing us out of troubles, healing us and just loving us with a passionate love. He forgives everyone for anything wrong they've done and takes all the blame on himself so YOU are clean and right before God.
One is biblical, the other isn't. I'll let you decide which one it is.
Jesus is amazing. Not even the words we have come close to his full description. There's a bit in the bible where Jesus appears to a guy in His full glory... all the guy can do is say he looks like this.. like that... as if he was... like.... and then he couldn't help but fall on the ground as though he just died from brain overload. He was astounded by what he saw and couldn't handle it. Jesus in his full glory is.. well... glorious.
Glorious doesn't mean weakness... oh boy... Jesus is strong. Like, REALLY strong. He beat Satan into the ground, pried the keys of death out of Satan's hands and went to take his rightful place at the right hand of God fighting on our behalf. A weak dead man cannot do that.
Also, Jesus isn't just sitting up on his throne looking down shaking his head at everything wrong we do, He's right here, on earth, active and living. Yeah, He's in heaven, but he's here too... er what... contradiction? no. He's got this covered... Holy Spirit, this is your time. Jesus is active and working through the Holy Spirit, through us... (this is another blog topic to come)... Jesus stands with you in trials and hard times, his arm around you, holding your hand keeping you standing, showing you how powerful his love is.
"There's a fourth man standing there in the fire." - Rick Pino (You're not alone)
Jesus is the King. He's the best friend you can have and wish for. He's in heaven. He's standing next to you with open arms. He's been in the grave. He's never been more alive. He has no weakness. You are all he can think about.
As S.M Lockridge puts it...
" My King was born King.
The Bible says He’s a Seven Way King.
He’s the King of the Jews – that’s a racial King.
He’s the King of Israel – that’s a National King.
He’s the King of righteousness.
He’s the King of the ages.
He’s the King of Heaven.
He’s the King of glory.
He’s the King of kings and He is the Lord of lords.
Now that’s my King.
Well I wonder if you know Him. Do you know Him?
Don’t try to mislead me.
Do you know my King?
David said the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament show His handiwork.
My King is the only one whom there are no means of measure can define His limitless love.
No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shore of supplies.
No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing.
Well, well, He’s enduringly strong.
He’s entirely sincere.
He’s eternally steadfast.
He’s immortally graceful.
He’s imperially powerful.
He’s impartially merciful.
That’s my King.
He’s God’s Son.
He’s the sinner’s saviour.
He’s the centrepiece of civilization.
He stands alone in Himself.
He’s august.
He’s unique.
He’s unparalleled.
He’s unprecedented.
He’s supreme.
He’s pre-eminent.
Well, He’s the loftiest idea in literature.
He’s the highest personality in philosophy.
He’s the supreme problem in high criticism.
He’s the fundamental doctrine of proved theology.
He’s the carnal necessity of spiritual religion.
That’s my King.
He’s the miracle of the age.
He’s the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him.
Well, He’s the only one able to supply all of our needs simultaneously.
He supplies strength for the weak.
He’s available for the tempted and the tried.
He sympathizes and He saves.
He’s strong God and He guides.
He heals the sick.
He cleanses the lepers.
He forgives sinners.
He discharged debtors.
He delivers the captives.
He defends the feeble.
He blesses the young.
He serves the unfortunate.
He regards the aged.
He rewards the diligent and He beautifies the meek.
Do you know Him?
Well, my King is the key of knowledge.
He’s the wellspring of wisdom.
He’s the doorway of deliverance.
He’s the pathway of peace.
He’s the roadway of righteousness.
He’s the highway of holiness.
He’s the gateway of glory.
He’s the master of the mighty.
He’s the captain of the conquerors.
He’s the head of the heroes.
He’s the leader of the legislatures.
He’s the overseer of the overcomers.
He’s the governor of governors.
He’s the prince of princes.
He’s the King of kings and He’s the Lord of lords.
That’s my King.
Yeah.
Yeah.
That’s my King.
My King, yeah.
His office is manifold.
His promise is sure.
His light is matchless.
His goodness is limitless.
His mercy is everlasting.
His love never changes.
His Word is enough.
His grace is sufficient.
His reign is righteous.
His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
Well.
I wish I could describe Him to you, but He’s indescribable.
He’s indescribable.
Yes.
He’s incomprehensible.
He’s invincible.
He’s irresistible.
I’m coming to tell you, the heavens of heavens cannot contain Him, let alone a man explaining Him.
You can’t get Him out of your mind.
You can’t get Him off of your hands.
You can’t outlive Him and you can’t live without Him.
Well, Pharisees couldn’t stand Him, but they found out they couldn’t stop Him.
Pilot couldn’t find any fault in Him.
The witnesses couldn’t get their testimonies to agree.
Herod couldn’t kill Him.
Death couldn’t handle Him and the grave couldn’t hold Him.
That’s my King.
Yeah.
He always has been and He always will be.
I’m talking about He had no predecessor and He’ll have no successor.
There was nobody before Him and there’ll be nobody after Him.
You cant impeach Him and He’s not going to resign.
That’s my King!
That’s my King!
Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory.
Well, all the power belongs to my King.
We’re around here talking about black power and white power and green power, but it’s God’s power.
Thine is the power.
Yeah.
And the glory.
We try to get prestige and honour and glory for ourselves, but the glory is all His.
Yes.
Thine is the Kingdom and the power and glory, forever and ever and ever and ever.
How long is that?
And ever and ever and ever and ever.
And when you get through with all of the evers, then, Amen."
So, Ladies and Gentlemen... Let me introduce... My best friend, my saviour, my shoulder to lean on and my cause of fun... The one and only, Jesus Christ.
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