Monday, July 19th, 2010

Guest Blog by Wendy Dexter

Crazy, Freak, or On Fire?

I’m waiting at the light to go back to work from lunch and this nice blue Cadillac turns in front of me and I see something that makes me smile.  On the side of the door in those white peel off block style letters is, Jesus Loves You.  This “cute” old man driving his nice Cadillac downtown has bought peel off stickers to put this message on his car, a Cadillac no doubt!  At first I giggled a minute.  I almost rolled my eyes, which would be my reaction in the past.  But this time I smiled and said, “Yes Jesus does love me, and he loves you man, thanks”.  It got me thinking… That one unconventional insane action brought me a smile and inspired me to dig deeper.

The past few weeks I also keep passing this white work van that is spray painted in all neon colors different verses and “Christian” sayings.  It honestly reminds me of a youth t-shirt from the 90’s, when neon graffiti was cool.  Oh wait… It’s cool again isn’t it…? So back to the point, most people, including myself at one time would say what a weirdo, that’s such a turn off, he’s just a crazy Jesus freak.  Your normal reaction is to be critical and negative or feel very sorry for their obvious mental condition!

Now for a moment, follow me to a different viewpoint.  I would say that these types of believers are not crazy, they are not insane.  They are on fire for God.  They are Jesus Freaks, which is an honor to be.  They obviously don’t care about what others say about them, or the dirty looks I’m sure they receive.  These folks see a bigger picture, the bigger vision.  They are taking their love for God, worshipping Jesus outwardly & ministering to everyone who sees their vehicle.  Someone who has never heard the name Jesus may see this wonderful old man driving his slow moving Cadillac around town and start wondering who this Jesus is.  The man with the van, that says Holy, Holy, Holy on the front, and Jesus is coming are you ready?  May be just the thing someone needs to come back to that relationship with God that they walked away from years ago.  He in his way is being a light in the world.

How many Christians are scared to even tell another they go to church or even less tell people they have a relationship with Jesus.  In Luke 9:26 the word says “anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.”

Jesus came and was very unorthodox in his approach, his leadership, his ministry.  He lived life differently. He lived an example for us to follow.  He didn’t sit quietly in the temple to not upset the normal.  He went beyond the borders; he truly touched people by being different, by being “crazy”.  I pray that each one who is a believer can swallow their pride, be led by the Holy Spirit and live the life God designed for you.  I pray that we will all may be on fire for God.  I challenge you to be inspired to become a Jesus Freak.  Give them something to talk about!  You never know it may just lead to one life changed…

It Only Takes One,

In His Service,

Wendy