From the start the movement
was doomed to fail. For one thing, it began with just 120 men. Remarkably few
when you consider that their homeland had a population of four million. Besides
that most of the men were illiterate and poor. Blue-collar workers they were;
far too ignorant to stage an uprising that could make any
difference.
Few, if any, had traveled
beyond their own country. They were inexperienced and uncultured. Their nation
was ...oppressed. Their people were weary. Their government was
corrupt. Their religion was shallow.
The strategy of the movement
was disastrous. No headquarters was ever established. No professional research
was ever done. Plans were made by the seat of the pants. The leaders couldn't
even agree on the exact definition of their mission.
On top of all of this, the
movement was impractical. It was far too extreme and absurd. It demanded too
much too soon. It lacked any tact. It was too impatient with traditions. It
called for a reversal of social classes. It gave too much leverage to women and
minority groups.
The movement was doomed to
failure. But it didn't fail. It succeeded. Not only did it succeed, it far
surpassed any movement in our world's history. Within thirty years the message
of Jesus Christ had entered every port, city, and courtyard of the world. It was
infectious. It was a moving organism. People actually died to see it
continue.
It should have failed, but it
succeeded. And it still succeeds. God's movement will never stop. Some say that
the U.S. is a post-Christian nation. That doesn't matter. Others scoff at the
absurdity of believing in anything absolute. That won't stop it. Materialism
blankets the country. Still the movement will continue. It might be slowed, but
it will never be stopped.
The church might bicker and
fight. The people might grow crusty with traditions. The leaders may grow
nearsighted. But the movement will march on. Nothing will ever stop it. The
Judean Commander can't be stilled.
We should fall to our knees
in humble gratitude that God has allowed us to participate in such a cause. For
this is not the movement of a man. It is the movement of God. That is precisely
why what should have failed will never fail. It is the movement of
God.
by Max Lacado (On the
Anvil)
Romans 14:11
For it is written, "AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW TO ME, AND EVERY TONGUE SHALL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD."
For it is written, "AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW TO ME, AND EVERY TONGUE SHALL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD."
Tim Hughes-Happy Day with Lyrics
“Life is wasted if we do not grasp the glory of the cross, cherish it for the treasure that it is, and cleave to it as the highest price of every pleasure and the deepest comfort in every pain. What was once foolishness to us—a crucified God—must become our wisdom and our power and our only boast in this world.”― John Piper
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Disclosure: Much of what is in my posts are things I have compiled through the years and I do not know if they have copyrights. What I do know about origin or website I give credit and have tried to always post a link to the origin. I do not market anything in any way on this blog -- I merely hope it will encourage and inspire others.
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