Angry at Jesus
It sometimes makes me sad when I read stuff that makes me think that someone is getting angry at Jesus. What makes me really sad is that too often the people getting angry at Jesus are Christians. To hear some Christians write about Jesus or the church you would think that they were the worst of enemies. I was reading something today on a blog by a Christian that at first I assumed was an anti Jesus blog but it turned out to be written by a Christian.
Why does this happen?
- I guess it could just be bad writing and the writer meant to say something else, but this seems unlikely to me.
- It could have been someone who was caught at the wrong moment and they were letting off steam – maybe but then why write it in a blog?
- Perhaps it was someone just struggling with their faith – this could be true because I know that every Christian faces this from time to time.
- Or perhaps they just thought they were being funny – quite possible, there is an awful lot of anti church stuff written by Christians who think its funny – not my taste though.
Now look. I’ve had my fair share (perhaps more than my fair share) of rough treatment by the church. I’ve felt that sometimes God was keeping his distance and letting things happen to me that in my view he shouldn’t (always seems to turn out best for me in the end though). I’ve also had times when I’ve cried out to God in desparation but don’t seem to have got an answer (although later I found out I had). I’ve been there, felt it, and done it.
I’m sure that deep down the person in question does love God and wants to be a good servant but there is something that has hurt them that makes them want to get angry at God. I understand this. But never forget that despite all the anger God still loves you.
Jesus is pretty used to people being angry at him. If there is someone who can take the angry accusations its Jesus. But do you angry Christians realise that others find fuel for their own anger in yours?
So please don’t burden those who are looking for God with your own anger. Let the anger go and let the rest of us be free to find Jesus.
