Jesus - Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know

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‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’

John 3:16

I have to confess, I really love Jesus. I never tire of reading, learning or understanding more about him: Saviour, Teacher, Carpenter, angry outbursts when people upset his Father or act as total hypocrites, he weeps, he is compassionate and he turns water into wine – what’s not to like?

I always wonder why we’re so reluctant as Christians to model this kind of passion in our everyday conversations with others. Do we just not feel that passionate most of the time? ‘Mad, bad and dangerous to know’ are common labels put on young black men. These same labels could easily be assigned to many Christians today who demonstrate Jesus’ character.

I only need to look at some of the remarkable things done in God’s name at Holy Trinity Richmond over the years to know that our love for Jesus makes a difference all the time in tangible, practical ways: Riverbank Trust, Kick London, LVA Trust, Karis Kids, Vineyard lunch, volunteer befrienders and helpers working alongside staff and ordained ministers in schools, prisons, care homes and at people’s times of personal crisis.

I’m so grateful to be part of a church family and Anglican tradition that lives out the Christian faith so passionately and faithfully – generously doing, giving and praying as part of the body of Christ.

A prayer: Thank you, Jesus that you died for our sins so that we can have a direct connection with God and a real relationship with you today and every day. Keep helping us know what that looks like in our communities. Amen

Karen Block

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