The Other Jesus

In his book The Other Jesus Lloyd J. Ogilvie describes Jesus this way:

“Who is this other Jesus? He is not a different Jesus; rather, He is the forgotten, neglected, overlooked Jesus. This other Jesus is often a stranger to our self-concerned, narcissistic, me generation. He is not the Jesus we have created of our own making and faking – an easy going, good natured Jesus who’s on call when we want Him to help us deal with our personal agenda. Having only this culturelized, benevolent, but somewhat weak “errand-boy” Jesus stunts our spiritual growth.

The other Jesus is the biblical Jesus – the robust challenging Jesus who is more than just a comforter. He also confronts us, and He will not accept second place in our lives. He calls us to an exhilarating adventure of dynamic discipleship. Though He meets us as we are, He loves us too much to leave us as we have been.

The authentic Jesus tenderly cares for us when we hurt, but He tenaciously exposes anything that keeps us from being His faithful servants. His love and forgiveness are unqualified, but His demands are unequivocal. He is the Master who holds the mandate for the King and the Lord of all life who calls us to commit all we have to Him.”

I just thought this was worth sharing. I hope your Jesus is having His way in your life!

Pressing On:
Dale