It's been a while

The past two weeks have really weighed on me, and a conversation I had yesterday with a friend has even added to the burden.  If there is one thing I take comfort in during times of burdens it is that

"My burden is according to God's Word."

I can't always say that, but right now I can.  So on one level there is comfort and assurance that God is building myself for His glory (which will prevail) and on another level, if not careful, the human part of me can grow weary during these times.

My message that I'm currently working on is the basis for much of what's going through my mind and heart.  Jesus was being grilled by a bunch of big headed small feet religious dudes (therefore the bobble head image to your left, only an image of the real thing and completely useless) that only wanted to get their point across...with no concern for the things of God.  The barbeque concludes with a final shot by these guys, "which is the greatest commandment?"

They thought their big heads full of wisdom and knowledge had finally trapped Jesus in the corner.  Jesus blows their minds with a simple, non-religous answer.  "Love...God"

The gospel of Jesus is very simple.  It's our human theology that makes it difficult, our false doctrine and our big headed pride.  Jesus says, you need help and I'm here to offer it.  Throw away your list of do's and don'ts long enough to respond to love.  Love me...then allow that love to overflow to your neighbor so that he too might love me.