What Were You Thinking?

Do you ever watch those funny home video TV shows? I do every now and again. They’re always good for a few laughs. Those people get themselves into some pretty crazy situations. There’s usually a setup where Bubba’s wife, who is filming the whole escapade, is explaining that her dear husband is about to jump out of a tree, onto their children’s trampoline, and hope to land on the roof of their house. At this point I find myself yelling at the TV, "What are you thinking?!"

I’ve reached points in my prayer life in which I’ve found myself asking Jesus that very same question for very different reasons. He is the Son of God. He was there and participated in the very formation of this universe. Angels are at His command and demons tremble at the slightest mention of His name. He is Alpha and Omega. His name is faithful and true!

I’m just a guy. I’m a guy who has been known to drop the ball on the winning shot. I’ve been known to be a rebel. I’m a guy who struggles with and fights through the things He asks of me. I don’t always make the right decisions. I’m just a guy... and you died for me.

Jesus, My God.... Jesus, my Love... what were you thinking? Every time I ask that question, the answer comes back the same. It’s me. He was thinking about me. His love for me pushes Him to the point of doing whatever it took, no matter the cost, to form a real, loving relationship with me. I don’t know that I’ll ever get my mind around that...

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. - 1 John 3:16a (NIV)