God converts, [Part II]

and heck, don't we know it!

I was reading Matthews chptrs 1-3 today and I was laughing at how ridiculous it all seemed. Rationally it doesn't make sense at all: whoever heard of prophetic dreams, talking angels, virgin births, flying donkeys... ?!?! But if we were able to figure it all out rationally, us realizing that Jesus IS God wouldn't be grace.. It'd be work.

It brings this passage to mind:

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written:
"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate."

Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. (1 Corinthians 1:18-21)

So if you're talking to friends and family about Jesus, keep on keeping on and don't get frustrated that your words aren't convincing them. It is our job merely to present the truth, and then God will do the real work in His own good time.

PS There aren't really any flying donkeys in Matthew... Maybe in Shrek. No, you're right: Shrek ISN'T in the Bible. I kinda just thought it'd be funny. It isn't? You should go look for your sense of humour then!