Matthew 8:20 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.“
This scripture is so over used to spread a false message about our Lord Jesus Christ. People quote this scripture and say, “Jesus was homeless!”. So was Mary Homeless? Jesus was not married so He would still be living in His father’s house. A man shall leave his mother and father and Cleave to his wife.
Why do we, as christians, have to spend our whole lives on crazy extremes of Theology? Either people are preaching that God wants to give everybody a million dollars and a BMW. or He wants us to sell everything and live in a shelter with rags covering our bodies.
I have to admit that this scripture gave me fits until I took off my Super-Spiritual spectacles and read this passage with some good old common sense. What do foxes do in Holes? Why do birds make nests? Simple, to multiply themselves.
Isaiah 34:15 There the arrow snake shall make her nest and lay eggs and hatch, and gather them under her shadow; There also shall the hawks be gathered, Every one with her mate.
Psalm 84:3 Even the sparrow has found a home,And the swallow a nest for herself, Where she may lay her young— Even Your altars, O LORD of hosts, My King and my God.
Jesus was not worried about clothes, money, or safety. He came to rescue the world. Why would he tell the disciples to stay in people’s homes, when He wanted all homes sold? Jesus was looking for a body to lay His Head, or Authority, on. He was interested in making disciples, not starting outward signs of self-sacrifice. I want to allow Jesus to multiply Himself through my life. Whatever God chooses for me to have externally I am cool with; however, I want to work on my heart being proper soil for God to be multiplied.
Quit worrying about having stuff or not having stuff. Just give yourself over to God and allow Him to lay His head on you. Be the home He has always wanted.
getting the understanding of what Jesus is longing to do thru His Body will revolutionize our daily walk. good stuff!!!!
Great insight on better understanding the intimacy God wants with us. Thanks Pastor Brad! You gave me a new perspective on what having a real relationship with God is about. Life changing blog.
dang Pastor Brad, thats good stuff! Keep’m coming! Brooke and I miss you and Stella! Hope to see you soon!
I have no argument. The Lord absolutely wants us to stop dealing with such menial and childish things. Different individuals are given different measures, concerning talent, monetary possession, gifts of The Holy Spirit, and things such like. But one thing I dimly perceive is that what we were born into, is exactly what was meant for us. The True Nature of God within Man can be best exemplified within one’s own culture, time, and geographical location. Jesus said, “I come for the lost sheep of the House of Israel.” This did not mean that He did not come to save mankind in entirety, this means that He had a specific role within His culture and time to fulfill in order to represent Divine Order to all nations. Jew or Gentile. Thank you for your time and be charged with perseverance.