meditations for an everyday relationship with Jesus

Is life fair?

Matthew 5:43-45 "You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. For He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Actually, life is more than fair. Life is neutral; everyone has the same opportunity. People make lives what they are (or are not). The individual who has the most profound impact on our lives is us … you and me. No one else has a bigger starring role in the drama of our lives than we do. Living is about freewill, and the choices we make.

The clouds rain and the sun shines on everyone. The bigger question is whether we will make the best use of umbrellas and sunscreen.

Why is Jesus different?

John 14:6-7 Jesus told him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. If you know Me, you will also know My Father. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

Jesus, unlike other faith leaders, is exactly who He claims to be. Instead of pointing to a tin god, or one who might offer superficial enlightenment, Jesus comes as God and is the very answer we seek. Instead of being confusing and complex, offering riddles and rules, Jesus is simple and direct.

Jesus also did something that no one else has ever done: He was resurrected bodily from the dead and promised the same for all who believe on Him. This assertion has never been successfully challenged, and no corpse was ever produced.

Our God lives!