Regular Radicalism

Why is it that we as the Church have deemed people radicals? You know, the ones that actually live out the bible so we don't have to. They go to the nations and give to the poor, all in the name of Jesus, while we rot in our comfort and claim the holy Creator of the universe is the center of our lives. Are we blind or ignorant? Joking or just foolish? Jesus set the standard of living in His footsteps at radical and anything short of it wasn't enough. He went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.. that's not what good Jewish boys do. He took them to the pagan capitol and told them on the rock of the pagan temple He would start His church, not even the gates of hell will prevail against it (they were standing on the rock that the altar of the pagans was cut into). He was a FRIEND of sinners. They called Him friend because He gave them reason. "greater love has no man than this," right? He gave His life for His friends.. in life and death. He was a rad Dude, all the time, and we are in awe of Him (rightfully so) but won't run after Him. This isn't saying we'll always be in stride with Him, but why aren't striving to be? Honestly? If we care more about our paycheck rolling in than we do Jesus coming back, we might be a bit confused. What are you anxiously awaiting? let that be the compass of where your heart is set. I'm not perfect, nor do I claim to be. This is reproof, let's grow together. If we claim to follow Jesus, we must do just that.. Follow Jesus. Not to the couch, but "to the ends of the earth" (acts 1:8). We really need to get a true grasp on what Jesus' life looked like and become more like Christ every second of every minute of every day, what does Christian mean anyways? The disciples were CALLED that because they LOOKED and ACTED as Christ did. What if we let the people who are watching our lives decide whether or not we were Christians, would they be able to tell? ouch. What do we have to lose?! We are pursuing the Almighty King of Glory, what's to be lost? He created you and all you desire, what's to forfeit? All we can do is gain from our sacrifice. He just longs for your love. He asked you to marry Him, and if you said yes, are you honoring your vows? Till death do you part..y together forever. Press on towards the fulfillment of your calling in Christ and walk from this life to the next with arms open wide ready to embrace your First Love and Highest Prize. Get lost in your worship of the Most High, lose yourself in His infinite love for you. You'll be surprised when what you find is you.. A much different you, but you'll like it. He's our Portion, and our never failing Fulfillment. Rest in the arms of your Warrior, your King.