"But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God." (1 Corinthians 1:24 NLT)
A number of years ago the Christian craze was "WWJD" - What Would Jesus Do. WWJD was printed on everything. Wristbands. Bumper stickers. Pens and pencils. You name it!
Whether you thought it was over-marketed or not, I definitely understand the crux behind the slogan. Jesus was the wisest man who ever walked the earth. Of course, there was King Solomon, but Solomon was only a man. Jesus was God Himself.
Thanks to some fellas named, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John (not to forget the source of their inspiration--the Holy Spirit), we are able to look at how Jesus lived. In their gospel accounts, we can see what Jesus did and said. So, want to know the wisdom of Jesus? Need wisdom in your life? Read the gospels.
Carl Medearis in Speaking of Jesus, wrote, "Now I tell people that if you want to get to know Jesus, the actual person, then read the four Gospels. Read them until they become part of you. Eat and breathe them."
Throughout this 40-day devotional, we've been talking a lot about introducing people to Jesus. What better way to introduce people to Jesus than when we get to know Him better each day, regularly reading the accounts of His life on earth.
What is your next step in being either introduced or re-introduced to Jesus through the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke or John? Read a chapter a day? Read one gospel account a month? What is a doable plan for you?
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