There is an old hymn with the words "yesterday, today, forever, Jesus is the same". It's from Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
In thinking about this, I've come to a realization. I believe that if Jesus walked out of the pages of the Bible into today's time all he would need is a pair of True Religion jeans, an Affliction tee shirt and a pair of Chucks. His message and his lifestyle would not need to change. He would be as "culturally relevant" today as he was 2000 years ago.
Maybe he would go to BWW instead of the well. Instead of tax collectors he would seek out the Enron CEO. Instead of a woman taken in adultery he would give mercy to 80% of the young women in our country today between the ages of 18 and 26. His message of love the Lord with all your heart and love others as yourself and modeling that lifestyle would be just as powerful and revolutionary today as it ever was.
It's so comforting to know that Jesus never changes. That he can be trusted and. That what he was yesterday he will be tomorrow.
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