One of my favorite speakers is Rob Bell from Mars HIll Bible Church. I go on their site every now and then and listen to the free mp3 downloads. One of his recent sermons, Jesus is Difficult, Par 3, discussed how Jesus was absolutely focused on his mission. He could've done alot in terms of healing people, and of course, he was hoarded by the thousands, but in fact, he didn't. Of the 72 he appointed, he chose 12 to be his disciples. And even within that he chose 3 to be his inner inner circle. Rob challenged everyone to be realistic about who they could truly have vulnerable relationships with. He reminded everyone that Jesus was focused on getting to Jerusalem, and that although there were a ton of beauteous things he could've done, he just couldn't do it within his human capacity.
What is your Jerusalem? Wouldn't it be great if we had such an intimate bond with our one, true singular purpose that it made it easier to say "yes" or "no" to others? We are really, really busy people. So much so in fact that I don't have time to connect with each and every one of you , that I have to post this on a website for you all to read!
In this time of searching, I ask myself, What is MY Jerusalem? What is the one thing that I feel passionately about that fuels me everyday? It use to be my vanity and my pride, but not so much anymore. Now it is something beyond myself, beyond my very existence. What is it?
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Hm, that's an interesting take on Jesus. Sometimes I feel guilty for not being able to have as deep of relationships w/ some people as they want. But remembering that even Jesus knew he had to focus is encouraging to me.
It's funny because, in contrast to the sermon you heard, lately I've actually been kind of struck by how open Jesus seemed to interruptions. Like, the people he did interact with and heal were often people who just came up to him on the street. So, I don't really picture him as this "man on a mission" who has everything planned and scheduled. And for me, I feel like the real test of following Jesus has been how I deal with interruptions to my tightly held to plans.
Good post!
Great post and scary question. I am finally growing to love my calling and gifts after years of self hating and denying the way God made me. My calling is active but it is not my vocation. Still waiting till they merge into one but that may be a little bit of time. The spirit says its shorter than I anticipate.
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