Not Even Close To Ready

But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. Matthew 5:39

Are you ready to go to Heaven? Yeah, sounds great, let's go! That would be the response of a person of the world; the one who thinks just anyone can show up for the wedding and get in. Those who believe in Jesus would rather that we have the invitation in hand and the proper clothing on our bodies. As we have read the Beatitudes and found ourselves lacking, so the great sermon goes on about our state of unreadiness. Don't resist an evil person? That is exactly what we want to do when confronted by one. And never mind that almost anyone could fit our definition of evil when they don't do what we want them to do for us! Then the evil person gave us a hearty slap across the face. Nope, not even close to ready as my first thought is not to stand up, face that evil person, and offer to take another whack. All of His great sermon it seems to me is for getting us to come to Him for help and salvation. So many things in that sermon did not come in my original package. Rebirth must be the only option.

Rejoice in the rebirth of our Savior, we surely need it!

Bucky