To the grave
The apostle Paul wrote,
"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Corinthians 1:18.
In human terms can you think of a more crazy scenario for starting a movement than having the leader of that movement to die in the most hideous way.
Yet we Christians believe that Jesus whom we believe to be God incarnate died on the cross for our sins.
The question I’ve heard from many non-Christians is, why would God allow Jesus to die like that? Why wouldn’t Jesus call a host of angels to show His power.
For me the answer is simple. Jesus wanted people to follow him by faith.
In the book of Hebrews we read,
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6.
Men and women that have true faith in anything are the strongest of believers. They will die for what they believe in.
Had Jesus called down angels to protect him. Or shown his power in other ways. It may have lead to people believing in him out of fear of what He could do to them. Such followers are not true followers.
True followers believe what their leader says. They are willing to follow him through all kinds of persecution, to the grave if necessary. And while God may not ask believers to follow Him to the grave. He asks for that kind of commitment.
If you consider yourself a true Christian. A true follower of Christ Jesus are you willing to follow Him to the grave?
Please think about it.
