A Jesus for today...

Our Jesus is a Jesus for today. The scriptures give us some interesting descriptions about who God is and in effect who Jesus is. Psalm 46:1, '....God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.'  The name, 'Jesus' is the Greek translation of the name, 'Joshua'. The name, 'Joshua', means, 'Yahweh is my Salvation'. You know, many people look at salvation only from the 'sin' aspect. That's true, but, God also saved us from the effects of sin, viz; sickness, disease, poverty etc. God isn't just interested in the eternal fate of our souls, he is very interested in our present! Like our opening Scripture says, he is a 'VERY PRESENT HELP'. He is very interested in what goes on in your day-to-day affairs. He is very concerned about what happens in your family, business, finances, academics etc. Why? Because, he loves you.....deeply! And then, you are his only voice in your sphere of influence and he seeks to manifest his glory through you,  for others to see and come to him. You know, some people think we should be so 'heavenly minded' that any attention on earthly affairs is deemed a sin. Jesus never thinks this way. I am inspired by what Jesus did in one of his crusades. He preached the eternal message of the Gospel of the kingdom to the people. Yet, he took notice that they were hungry and out of compassion, he fed them. Have you ever wondered why Jesus heals sick bodies, even though they are temporary? Why did he bother to raise Lazarus? He didn't do it to prove he was all powerful. He did all these for a single reason; love! The Gospel of Jesus has the promise of this life and that which is to come -1 Timothy 4:8. What a joy to know that Jesus is to me and you, a Jesus for today! #Light #Pleroma