May 2012

“Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” (Matthew 11:3)

Monday, May 28, 2012
Lord Jesus, it is clear that you were not what John the Baptist was expecting. And he knew you better than we do. When John was in Elizabeth’s womb, he jumped for joy just to be in your presence after you were conceived in Mary’s womb. Clearly, you guys go way back. And yet, there was more to you than even John understood. …

“Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” (Matthew 8:22)

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Lord Jesus, how can the dead bury their dead? They themselves are dead, and dead people can’t do anything. Anyone who thinks about these words has to be confused. To make matters more perplexing, you said this to a disciple who just wanted to bury his father before he followed you wherever you were leading. But you essentially said, “No, follow me right now.”…

“He has rescued us from the power of darkness …” (Colossians 1:9-14)

Monday, May 14, 2012
I wonder how many prison doors you have opened for us. But still we remain in our cramped cells of hurt, addiction, guilt, fear, resentment, or victimization. And yet you blew the doors to these cells wide open when you rolled back the stone to Christ’s tomb. In him, we too have been freed. …

“… the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” (1 Thessalonians 5:2)

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
This just sounds like you, Thou holy thief in the night. Some may worry that this means you will sneak in while we are not paying attention and steal something we cherish. I am not sure what that says about our theology, but the Bible makes no indication that you have any intention of robbing us. To the contrary, it is usually we who are robbing you by hoarding what you have given us – what we should have shared with those in need. …

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