Today we have, “Infomercials.” You know what I am talking about. Fast talking people, usually late at night doing their level best to convince you that you need their product. They might use a “celebrity”, along with a, “money back guarantee” (with REALLY small print under it) along with a, “certificate of authenticity” in order to try and gain your trust, but let’s face it, most of the products are of questionable value and quality and very few to none ever establish themselves for any length of time in the market. It even seems doubtful that even the, “celebrity” involved actually uses the product. This creates in us an initial doubt whenever we encounter one of these ads. No credibility in the product or trust in who is selling it.
Have you been pitched Jesus like an infomercial? Do you question the sales people and the product? Many do. Sometimes the sales people do not represent the product well. Maybe you have viewed someone representing Jesus as arrogant, abrupt, apathetic, uneducated or perhaps hypocritical? On top of that, when we cannot, “look, touch and feel” something it becomes much more difficult to put our trust in it, yes? Many, “celebrity” Christians have made major, visible mistakes and have soured the credibility of the product, (Jesus) in the public eye. Guess what? ALL Christians mess up. We ALL sin, Christians and everyone else. You cannot blame the product if it isn’t used or sold properly. The product still might be of genuine quality and credibility. It might still be very much legit.
The apostle Paul wrote nearly half of the New Testament, (The Bible after Jesus came). He questioned, even hated Jesus until he had a personal encounter with Him. Then the quality and legitimacy of the product changed big time. I myself and many, many others have had genuine encounters with Christ. It is truly supernatural! It has rocked OUR worlds and THE world. Not only has the product shown real saying power, (over 2000 years!), but ask someone who truly has Christ in them about when they first met Him. Ask about their testimony. Then you will get the true credentials. Read chapter 3 in the book of John, (the whole book would be even better). Jesus explains how it works. Ask Christ into your life, then you will be able to see and feel the product, and His genuine quality will sell itself. Something to think about…
An old man was laying on his death bed. He had only hours to live when he suddenly smelled chocolate chip cookies. He loved chocolate chip cookies more than anything else in the world.
With his last bit of energy, he pulled himself out of bed, across the floor, and to the stairs. Then down the stairs and into the kitchen. There his wife was baking chocolate chip cookies. As he reached f or one, he got SMACKED across the back of his hand by the wooden spoon his wife was holding. “Leave them alone!” she said, “They’re for the funeral!”
God is much better than chocolate chip cookies and you will need Him BEFORE the funeral. Lighthouse of Faith, 141 E. Main St. in Canton (across from Acorn Mkt.) Services are Sun. at 10:30 am. or come Wed. at 7pm. Call 570-673-5912 or visit www.lighthousecanton.com Until next time, look up and smile!