I got a text from my friend Scott yesterday. He said that CNN was asking viewers on the show if Jesus would occupy Wall Street.
You can see the 'news' story here- http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/26/cnn-asks-would-jesus-occupy-wall-street/
It is an interesting question, and possibly one that needs to be addressed, but here is where I am coming at this thing this morning- when did the Jesus stamp of approval become the litmus test of whether or not something has value? I know, it was back in the WWJD days. Back when someone made a rubber bracelet and shoved it on any kid that even stood next to a youth group door. It was supposed to be a way to gauge our moral compass I guess. A way to simply understand any question that an individual may have in regards to their life situation.
Just ask, What Would Jesus Do?
There seems to be some holes in the WWJD camp. For example- Jesus hung out with a bunch of Fishermen, but he never fished. One of his disciples was a physician, but he did not practice medicine. Paul of Tarsus who brought the Gospel to the gentiles made tents, but Jesus was the son of a carpenter. The Bible never says that Jesus made anything out of wood, but many have assumed that since his father was a carpenter, then Jesus was also.
So can one assume from the Bible that asking would Jesus occupy Wall Street that he wouldn't because he would be too busy at his job? Is that the answer? Are they asking about the post-Cana Jesus who spent most of his time walking around preaching and healing? Or are the asking about the Pre-Cana Jesus who was making benches?
Here's my take- even when Jesus arrived, people wanted him to be to them what they wanted Him to be not who he was. At that time they were asking Jesus "Deliver us from Rome, be our King!". When they found out he wasn't going to do that for them, they crucified Him.
Jesus never was or will he ever be on any side of a political movement. He never held an office. He never organized a march. He never told people to protest. The call of Jesus was call to personal repentance from Sin and a charge to go and make disciples. It was to draw us closer to the Father, not to encourage us to rally and vote. Sure, there were things that Jesus talked about that influence our moral decision making, but using WWJD as a catch all to make life an easier decision is simplistic and illogical.
Jesus never rode a rollercoaster. Jesus never drove a car. Jesus didn't have any products from Apple. Jesus never ate hot wings.
Would Jesus occupy Wall Street is not the question. The question is, will you let Jesus occupy your heart? That is what he is more concerned with. Not who has what and who is doing what. He is most concerned with you and where you are at, and if you are letting him occupy your heart. Do not ask if Jesus would occupy Wall Street. Ask if Jesus is occupying your heart.
Occupy My Heart Jesus!!
be blessed
pastor matt
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