I am in the middle of reading this book, and a phrase came out of nowhere and smacked me in the face. Before I get to that phrase let me share an experience with you. As most of you know or dont know I love to hunt. I love hanging on a side of a tree 30ft in the air and watching the sun creep up in that autumn sky waiting for that special trophy to walk by my stand. At times it can be the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. What a great experience to catch nature up close and personal. You, God and His creation. What would be weird about it though is if I got in my tree and traded the real animals for the stuffed ones. We have all seen them if you have been to Outdoor Sports or hanging in someones home, they kind of have the look that says; my eyes are open but no one is home. I would never trade the live animals for the imitation (stuffed ones) being in the woods. Yet I have known people who get that trophy animal on a hunt, get it stuffed and never really get back out there in search of that next great adventure.
Which brings me to this quote “we are drawn to the Jesus of Suburbia-the tame, whitewashed, milquetoast Jesus who is primarily interested in our security and comfort–and oblivious to the dangerous and wild Jesus of Nazareth who beckons us beyond the safety of our small lives.” The longer we have been in Christ our adventure should be greater than ever before. By now we should know Him more and understand what He cares about. People who were nothing like Jesus, liked Jesus. And Jesus liked people who were nothing like Him. I guess the question to ask is have I settled for this Jesus that hangs on the wall of my heart or for the real Jesus that is far bigger and more dangerous than we realize? HE IS ALIVE and the world needs to see it.
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