Somebody asked me, "Is Jesus socially relevant?" I pondered the question and began to think about the things that are "socially relevant". Twitter, Facebook, Reality TV, Gay marriages, the presidential election, and the high price of gas are issues that are relevant to society.
Jesus is historically thought of as the dude in "Jesus sandals", wearing a long dress, walking on the dusty roads of Jerusalem in the dead of heat, speaking an English that very few of us have mastered. He's not generally thought of as a tweeter, posting a status on Facebook, or standing in the lines at the polls to vote for the next best candidate for the Presidency.
Or is He?
"Tweeple" tweet about issues that are close to their hearts, their day to day, moment to moment activities, things that they represent, or just their interests; i.e. music, fashion, relationships, just to name a few. People connect through Facebook with people from their past, or learn whats going on in the lives of people in their present. There's no limit to the "realities" of Reality TV, and the popularity of the topic of Gay marriages fluctuates based on which state makes a particular stand for or against it. Media are filled with images and propaganda that points to the magnified incapability of each political candidate, while gas prices continue to rise along with the blood pressure of the consumer. In all of this, is Jesus socially relevant?
Jesus was talking to his followers (Tweeple) sharing (Facebook status) the thoughts of the one He represented ("Who You Wit?") on different behaviors that are appropriate for different settings. Although the settings were not the same, the need for principles that apply in various social settings remains the same. People were and are looking for THE answer to every situations.
Principles transcend time."Give and it shall be given". Although the context for which the words were written are not the same, the underlying message is the same as well as the law that is in motion; reciprocity!
Jesus gave those who believed in him the opportunity to have access to something better and greater; the Kingdom of God. Who wouldn't want better and greater? Within the kingdom of God are all the things that any person could ever want; but its only afforded to those who have access; those who decide that Jesus is relevant no matter the social setting, and receive Him in their hearts. Once that happens, Jesus begins to Tweet through them, post a status through them, wear stilettos and a business suit making major impacts in "Corporate America" through them, and stand in the lines at the polls and vote for the next president of the United States through them!
So tell me? Is Jesus socially relevant?
Jesus is historically thought of as the dude in "Jesus sandals", wearing a long dress, walking on the dusty roads of Jerusalem in the dead of heat, speaking an English that very few of us have mastered. He's not generally thought of as a tweeter, posting a status on Facebook, or standing in the lines at the polls to vote for the next best candidate for the Presidency.
Or is He?
"Tweeple" tweet about issues that are close to their hearts, their day to day, moment to moment activities, things that they represent, or just their interests; i.e. music, fashion, relationships, just to name a few. People connect through Facebook with people from their past, or learn whats going on in the lives of people in their present. There's no limit to the "realities" of Reality TV, and the popularity of the topic of Gay marriages fluctuates based on which state makes a particular stand for or against it. Media are filled with images and propaganda that points to the magnified incapability of each political candidate, while gas prices continue to rise along with the blood pressure of the consumer. In all of this, is Jesus socially relevant?
Jesus was talking to his followers (Tweeple) sharing (Facebook status) the thoughts of the one He represented ("Who You Wit?") on different behaviors that are appropriate for different settings. Although the settings were not the same, the need for principles that apply in various social settings remains the same. People were and are looking for THE answer to every situations.
Principles transcend time."Give and it shall be given". Although the context for which the words were written are not the same, the underlying message is the same as well as the law that is in motion; reciprocity!
Jesus gave those who believed in him the opportunity to have access to something better and greater; the Kingdom of God. Who wouldn't want better and greater? Within the kingdom of God are all the things that any person could ever want; but its only afforded to those who have access; those who decide that Jesus is relevant no matter the social setting, and receive Him in their hearts. Once that happens, Jesus begins to Tweet through them, post a status through them, wear stilettos and a business suit making major impacts in "Corporate America" through them, and stand in the lines at the polls and vote for the next president of the United States through them!
So tell me? Is Jesus socially relevant?
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