Some people shrug off the life and teachings of Jesus saying, "Those were simple times and simple people, the world is different now." But they don't realize the complexity of the cosmopolitan society that Jesus stepped into. There was just as much diversity, just as many sweeping societal deceptions, just as much political tension, just as much insatiable lust for the world, just as much hatred, just as many false gods being sacrificed to, just as much poverty, just as much wealth, just as much false religion, just as many demons of hell, and just as many strongholds claiming victims. Jerusalem was like L.A., New York, London, or Tokyo.
Jesus... one like no one had seen before, one who wasn't like anyone or anything else, one who spoke with authority, and one who was filled with grace and truth, broke into our world and our history proclaiming, "Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven in near." This young man revealed the love of the Father in a society just like ours today. The amazing news is that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. May you engage yourself in the ministry of Jesus Christ today, wherever you are, with whomever is around you...
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