I am a Jesus pusher!!! At Christmas Jesus, the babe, entered into the lives of a young couple. He was not a new theology or philosophy; He was a new revelation of God. If embraced, He would change everything. The Old Testament traditions would be altered. Even Joseph’s perspective of righteousness would not be the same. One can adjust theology to fit a life style; one can rationalize a philosophy. But Jesus cannot be adjusted. He has come.
The call of Christianity is not the call of a set theology; it is a call to intimacy with God through Jesus. Christianity cannot be mere ritual ceremonies; it is relationship with a person. To reduce the Christian faith to legalistic activities is to violate the very love expressed through the coming of Jesus. Worship experiences on Sunday morning cannot substitute for being sourced by Jesus all week long. The God of the Holy of Holies who was isolated from His people has torn the veil. The temple that once housed God in our town has now become the body of Christ. You are His temple. As Jesus came to dwell in the womb of Mary, so He now wants to indwell your life. He wants to unite with your mind and heart. This is far greater than religion; this is Jesus. I am a Jesus pusher!!!