Jesus Christ!
The name above all names (Eph 1:21), the only name by which we may be saved (Acts 4:12), and seemingly America's favorite curse word.
I was on a plane recently, and as we were coming into land, the landing gear made a loud noise and a bump which startled the woman seated behind me. "Jesus Christ!", she called out. It hit me like a slap, I wanted to turn around and say, "You should praise His name that the landing gear worked, not curse Him for startling you." But I didn't.
I was watching a movie, and I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of curse words, until at the nadir of the plot, the protagonist called out, "Jesus Christ!" in frustration and anger. I felt like leaving the theater, but I didn't.
I was on the phone with a fellow Christian. I mentioned a piece of disturbing news. He replied, "Jesus Christ!" I was momentarily stunned, I wanted to say, "Brother, we should always praise His name." But I didn't.
Lord, give me the strength to stand up for you and the wisdom and compassion to say the right words. If your name is going to be America's favorite curse word, then let me use that as an opening to spread your Gospel.
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I was on a plane recently, and as we were coming into land, the landing gear made a loud noise and a bump which startled the woman seated behind me. "Jesus Christ!", she called out. It hit me like a slap, I wanted to turn around and say, "You should praise His name that the landing gear worked, not curse Him for startling you." But I didn't.
I was watching a movie, and I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of curse words, until at the nadir of the plot, the protagonist called out, "Jesus Christ!" in frustration and anger. I felt like leaving the theater, but I didn't.
I was on the phone with a fellow Christian. I mentioned a piece of disturbing news. He replied, "Jesus Christ!" I was momentarily stunned, I wanted to say, "Brother, we should always praise His name." But I didn't.
Lord, give me the strength to stand up for you and the wisdom and compassion to say the right words. If your name is going to be America's favorite curse word, then let me use that as an opening to spread your Gospel.
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posted by Bryan at 6:07 AM
2 Comments:
In our country (Ukraine and Russia) the favorite curse is "Bozhe moi" (=My God!) followed by "Gospodi" (=My Lord!). When people get angry you can hear that "prayer" everywhere on public places, in public transport, on the market place or in pub.
Hi Bryan, its sad the way people who don't "know Jesus" take His Holy Name in vain, but its also true that one day to the Name of Jesus EVERY knee will bow.
God will give us the grace and strength to stand up for Him.
God Bless.
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