Jesus Was Not A Good Man

It's been pointed out many times by Christians that Jesus in no way could simply be, "A good man," a good teacher, or good prophet. If you read even a little of what he actually said to us in 4 separate books of the Bible (the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John), it's clear that Jesus is either who he said he was (the Son of God, & One with God) or he was a raving lunatic.

Then there's this, about Mary:

"Don't be afraid, Mary," the angel told her, "for you have found favor with God! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!"

(Luke 1:30-33)

This small grouping of 3 verses says to me that Mary could be said to have been a lunatic too. Either that or truly have heard from God, as it states clearly).

Because who gets told she is carrying God in her womb? Who claims to have been impregnated by a Spirit rather than by a man? These are not statements to take lightly. And seems to me that Jews wouldn't have taken such statements about David's throne lightly, either.

Yep, seems Mary was either crazy, too -- or was a noteworthy part of God's plan for our salvation.

Prayer for Today

Thank You, Jesus, for the clarity & wisdom you provide to many, to recognize the truth that has been shown throughout history. Thank You, Jesus, for being our bridge back to God the Father.

Please, Lord, open the eyes of our hearts now. Reveal yourself to those of us reading this, who do not yet truly know You.

Father, we ask this in the mighty name of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.