Do you prefer Jesus to be radical or comfortable? The Jesus we encounter in the gospels is one who really challenges the status quo. Folks who were a part of the religious establishment had real issues with Jesus. When one considers the entire witness of the scriptures, one must conclude that often encountering God disrupts the status quo. The God present in the scriptures leads us into uncharted territory; He calls us to adventure. One of Jesus’ most consistent commands is not, “Don’t doubt,” but “Fear not.” The implication is that when we really hear God, fear might be a natural response. Continue reading
Russ Ritchel 