Stephen Bleile

Well, this post is for you.  In fact this whole 12 days series has been for you.  I figure if you’re reading this instead of spending time with your family or friends you could use, at least, an e-friend.

So here are my cards.  I’ll show you my hand.

I believe with all my heart that there is great cause for hope in our world.  Not because of anything I”ve seen on Discovery Channel though.

My hope is rooted in the fact (yes, fact.) that Jesus is not like santa clause or the easter bunny.  He is real.  He was born in a human shell, but he was all God inside.  He came, died, and was resurrected.

That’s my hope.  That Jesus beat death.  He beat discouragement, he beat despair, -ultimately he beat evil.

Evil. That stuff that wrecks our homes, families, culture, and our lives.  Evil.  That stuff that powers our bad actions.  (They are not all accidents. If you were to be honest with me you would admit their is evil in the world and in US.)

I’m not sure you need some sort of proof of Jesus.  I don’t have any math for you or advanced scientific evidence.  If you do need proof I offer you this suggestion.  If you can find the evil in you (which is there – like it or not.) You can find the proof of Jesus, too. If you can find the part of  you that hurts deep down… that’s the same spot.

You see, Jesus says he stands at the door of your heart and knocks. Our heart can be sick (evil inside) and it can hurt. So if you can find those spots you can find your heart. Once you find your heart you can listen for Jesus.  You can even try talking to Him.

You likely have nothing to lose.  If you’re honest enough to find those spots you may be humble enough to talk to Jesus.

Maybe not mathematical or scientific, but odds are you’re not a mathematician or scientist anyways. It can be more substantial evidence than the above anyways.

go ahead and try it.

Need a place to start?  Try reading the book of John: http://read.ly/John1.1.NIV

OK.  That’s it.   I wrote this entire 12 day series just for you.  You’re probably the only one reading this

Godspeed.

sb