Simpler the better! Not too many options. People will get confused and then no longer make a decision if there are too many choices. That's marketing truth!
Ever try to buy a vehicle and get all of the options straight? You have to place them on an excel spread sheet to know which one belongs to each car. So confusing sometimes.
I love what Jesus does with this text. He makes it easier and simpler for people to understand his point. He takes 10 commandments and narrows it down to just two. Love God and Love Neighbor. Easy!
I love what God does in hopes to bring us into a relationship with himself. He makes it really simple and uncomplicated. He makes it easier to understand. There is no confusion or options to consider.
God gave his one and only son to die for us. He allows his son to come back alive. It's the cross that we point to. One thing, one truth, one way to God.
This week, why not try simplifying the faith and making it uncomplicated. If a person asks you, "Why do you go to church?" or "What do you believe?" could you just share the message of Jesus, uncomplicated and simple? Don't let anything get in the way of the simple truth of the gospel. Why not practice sharing the message of Jesus around the table with your family.
Our memorization scripture is John 3:16, " For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life".
Pastor Rick Bergh
Yes, you are right on, Pastor Rick. We make salvation and the explanation of what God did through His Son, Jesus, so complicated that often it is hard to put into words simple enough for our neighbor to understand.
ReplyDeleteJesus died once for all people and forgave all their sin. The price has been paid and we are debt free. What a privilige to be able to tell the world that they no longer have to live with guilt for what they have done wrong. They only need to accept what Jesus did and live for him.
The message of the gospel is like sweet honey for those who trust in it. Yes, it is not easy to live as a christian this world, but we are asked only to do our best and let God take care of all the rest.
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