Jesus Lite
I have fond memories of being able to purchase $3 worth of chocolate-covered peanuts from the candy counter at Sears Department store when I was a little girl.
The candy counter has been gone for a long time,
and the peanuts, popcorn and chocolates have been
replaced with flat-screen TVs, tablets and remotes.
The more I travel and speak (43 weeks/weekends each year),
I’m seeing churches filled with folks who believe they can order a specific amount of Jesus.
A “diet form” of the real thing.
A “Jesus Lite” if you will.
They don’t want all of Jesus—
Just enough to make them feel good on Sunday mornings.
But guess what—
God isn’t giving away only a little bit of Jesus.
God isn’t into “Jesus Lite.”
It’s an all-or-nothing deal.
Jesus Himself told us to count the cost before we say we’re going to follow Him (see Luke 14:25-34).
So how much does it actually cost to follow Him?
(Yes, this big space is intentional. I want to give you time to let the answer soak in.)
It will cost you absolutely
Everything.
(Again, intentional space. Think about it before you continue reading.)
Absolutely everything means . . .
Everything.
And everything isn’t $3 worth of Jesus.
Everything will never be “Jesus Lite.”
I’ll share more next week.
Thoughts?
[I’m speaking at the Fall revival at Ohio Christian University next week. Please pray for God’s presence to be all over the place.)
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme
Maybe you’ve been taught that it’s impolite to ask for more.
But I’ve discovered a place where it’s expected and desired for you to ask for more!
Where?
At the feet of Jesus.
He desires us to want more of Him!
So each day I’m asking, “Give me more of You, Jesus!”
And just what does Jesus have?
Well . . . everything!
Peace, kindness, power to overcome, joy, wisdom, authority over satan, gentleness, confidence, discernment . . . the list never ends.
In his book Sparkling Gems, author Rick Renner says this:
“The day you chose to make Jesus your Lord and Savior is the day He delegated to you the power and authority to become a child of God. Think of it—at that moment of decision, all the power, authority, and divine influence that is resident within the mighty name of Jesus Christ came to live on the inside of you!”
Wow.
How much of Jesus and His gifts are you living with?
Too many Christians are living with about 75 percent of all Jesus has to give. I want more. I want it all.
That’s why I’m at His feet today saying, “Gimme, gimme, gimme!”
Let’s make our prayer, “Empty myself of me, Jesus, and give me ALL of YOU.”
This weekend I’m speaking in Roswell, NM. Please pray for God to be in complete charge of our services.
Thoughts about “Gimme”?