The Message: Why Jesus?
Rev. Dr. David Bard
First United Methodist Church
Duluth, MN
http://fumcduluth.org
Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9
In a time when I am told there is a growing spiritual hunger in the lives of people, there is a lot of Jesus talk. Why Jesus? Because in him we know God, we know God’s love as a forgiving, gracious, accepting and empowering love. Why Jesus? That’s why Jesus. Why Jesus? Because in him that love of God which accepts us graciously, which embraces us fully, also challenges us to live more deeply and profoundly. It challenges us to make peace, to do justice, to include the excluded, to open our hearts, even if it hurts, to the painful realities of the world so we can make the world a little more caring. Why Jesus? That’s why Jesus. Why Jesus? Because with Jesus there is always hope and joy, beauty and balance. There is always a new day and another chance. Why Jesus? That’s why Jesus. Why Jesus? Because as we draw close to him as a living presence in our lives, we feel within the burning of the very light of God, and that light shines through us to others. Why Jesus? That’s why Jesus. Why Jesus? Because the ultimate purpose of God in creation is to make Christs of us. Why Jesus? That’s why Jesus.
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