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The gospel means little to so many because so few have passed through any dark night of the soul that would enable them to appreciate the light. So few love God because so few have any depth of gratitude for forgiveness, never having desperately desired deliverance.
Whatever ease and pleasure may be ours here, that should only whet our appetites for the real joys to come. And whatever difficulty or pain we may have to deal with while "on the job," that should only increase our capacity to enjoy "quittin' time."
There is a tendency for us to limit our contacts to individuals within a narrow profile, but if we would make an honest effort to be more inclusive, the results would surprise us pleasantly. With human beings, inclusiveness is hard, but it's worth it.
Let's strive for a more sober attitude about the Scriptures. Rather than haphazardly tossing around opinions about the Bible, let's think about the fact that our souls, and very likely the souls of others, depend on how carefully we study God's word.
We do not think about the death of Christ as much as we should -- or emphasize it adequately in our preaching. But truly, the cross is the heart of the gospel. The gospel of Christ is nothing less than the "word of the cross" (1 Cor. 1:17,18).
In a restaurant today, I believe Jesus would not sit in a booth surrounded by His pious peers. Knowing that He could talk to His friends later, He would sit at the bar by Himself and meet some strangers. Outside the bubble of His family and religious friends, He would have some significant conversations.
