One step at a time

Legalisim.  It's become the buzzword of the 21st Century church.  It is used to define those who are super religious, super judgmental and super hypocritical.   And, rightfully so, sometimes.  When we care more about the length of someone's hair or the amount in their bank account than the depth of their broken heart, that is truly legalistic. However, in my opinion (and this is my blog so ... I can do that ... lol), we've swung too far the other way. If we get a speeding ticket, it's aggravating, absolutely.  Would we want a world with no traffic laws?  Absolutely not!  There is a place for legalities.  Recently God has revealed to His Church more insight on the Court of Heaven.  One criticism is, "Ah, that's just legalistic nonesense."  I encourage you, no matter what your initial reaction, pause before judging something "nonsense".  We've all missed it.   Don't let your reasoning become your foolish...

Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region.  Matthew 8:34   I am stuck there.  Seriously.  Who does that?  The King of the Universe is here to meet your needs and  .... you  plead  with Him to leave.   I am speechless.  My mind can't move on.    I realize I have also seen this, in my life.  People I love hurting, in dire need.  I feel compelled to share the Word of God with them, it is after all the answer to end their  pain , and they "plead with me to leave" sometimes figuratively, sometimes literally.  lol   Blind.  Foolish.  Because, after all, the issues isn't Jesus.  It is what He represents.  It is what He will require ... turning from their sin.  Their sin, the thing killing them.  They want it so bad they are chasing off the King of the Universe.    Why? ...