Funny Dude
We have been watching a depiction of the book of Mathew on DVD, thanks to a sweet friend! We have been SO enjoying it and enjoying the way the book is portrayed -- and especially the way Jesus is portrayed. I know we all have such an image of Jesus in our heads. Although each image of him is different for each one of us, I think it's safe to say that because of drawings, movies, cartoons, paintings, and more there's a pretty clear stern-faced bearded man that pops up in our heads.
But this Matthew DVD is unique. And I appreciate it. It shows Jesus as light-hearted, goofy, funny, silly, and HAPPY! I must admit that my first impression included some shock and skepticism. I just wasn't expecting it. Jesus was a teacher. He was wise. He was a leader. He was serious....?
The more I watched this Jesus portrayal, the more endearing it became to me. As a (ahem) rather goofy person myself, I've always believe my God has a grand sense of humor. But His funniness never really channeled into the Jesus that walked the earth, in my mind....
(I blame it on the media.)
What's even more appealing to me than Jesus joking around with his disciples is the fact that Jesus was full of joy. Okay okay, he's the Son of God, of COURSE he's full of joy! Yes, that's true. It's a part of who he is.
But do you know that feeling when you do something for someone else? You paid for the person behind you in line ordering Starbucks. You went on a mission trip and literally devoted all your time and efforts into helping others. You served a meal. You were a shoulder to cry on.
That gives you a feeling -- joy. It serves a purpose. It's why we were made. And it's joyful.
Jesus was God, but he was also human. His natural joy was highlighted, it was enriched, it was exaggerated when he healed the sick. He loved serving his people. It made him laugh aloud with happiness when his miracles strengthened the faith of his disciples!
I praise our God for making the sacrifice of His son, but also for the fact that His son loved loving us.
Amen and thank you, Lord, for cherishing us in that way!
But this Matthew DVD is unique. And I appreciate it. It shows Jesus as light-hearted, goofy, funny, silly, and HAPPY! I must admit that my first impression included some shock and skepticism. I just wasn't expecting it. Jesus was a teacher. He was wise. He was a leader. He was serious....?
The more I watched this Jesus portrayal, the more endearing it became to me. As a (ahem) rather goofy person myself, I've always believe my God has a grand sense of humor. But His funniness never really channeled into the Jesus that walked the earth, in my mind....
(I blame it on the media.)
What's even more appealing to me than Jesus joking around with his disciples is the fact that Jesus was full of joy. Okay okay, he's the Son of God, of COURSE he's full of joy! Yes, that's true. It's a part of who he is.
But do you know that feeling when you do something for someone else? You paid for the person behind you in line ordering Starbucks. You went on a mission trip and literally devoted all your time and efforts into helping others. You served a meal. You were a shoulder to cry on.
That gives you a feeling -- joy. It serves a purpose. It's why we were made. And it's joyful.
Jesus was God, but he was also human. His natural joy was highlighted, it was enriched, it was exaggerated when he healed the sick. He loved serving his people. It made him laugh aloud with happiness when his miracles strengthened the faith of his disciples!
I praise our God for making the sacrifice of His son, but also for the fact that His son loved loving us.
Amen and thank you, Lord, for cherishing us in that way!
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