Friday, January 11, 2013

JIM CAIN



When you see pictures of Jesus do they depict Him as a warrior? Do they show Him defeating his enemies? Usually, he is shown holding a lamb or child. Isaiah, however, describes our God as a warrior and John writes in Revelation 19:12-16 what He will look like when He “shows Himself mighty against His foes.”  “His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.”



This image seems to contradict where Jesus instructed we are to turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, love our enemies, & show mercy. How do we reconcile these images? Easily, it isn't our job to judge God's enemies or make them pay! We are to love them! so that they may come to worship this warrior God. Do you try to judge others instead of loving them and letting God be their judge?  That is where the conflict comes in. Focus on the love and let our Father handle the rest!