"Would they love Him down in Sherveport" George Jones

If they saw Him riding in, long hair flying in the wind,

Would they love Him down in Shreveport today?

If they heard He was a Jew and a Palestinian too,

Would they love Him down in Nashville today?

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If they saw Him talk with ease To the junkies, whores, and thieves,

Would they love Him out in Wichita today?

Would the rich men think it funny

If He said give up your money?

Would they love Him up on Wall Street today?

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If He made the wine from water,

Gave it to their sons and daughters,

What would the folks in Salt Lake City say?

If He talked of brotherhood

As He walked their neighborhoods,

Would they love Him up in Boston today?

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Oh, If He said love those who use you,

And forgive those who abuse you,

If He turned the other cheek, what would you say?

Would you laugh and call Him crazy,

And just send Him on his way,

If He walked right into your town today?

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Would you laugh and call Him crazy,

And just send Him on his way,

If He walked right into your town today?

Really spoke to me today... if really Jesus were to walk into our church... would we recognize him? or would we call him a lunatic? crazy? stupid? or Lord,? King of Kings? Saviour?

Could we relate to him in today's world? where so many things have changed? yet in truth.. it's not very much different from His time... right? Dun you think so? We judge people as if they can never change... with ppl like us may be not.. but with Jesus they could... over-night!

why?

Not because Jesus is handsome, popular or rich... but perhaps He has the most radiant smile, a smile that accept who ever he lay eyes on; Popular in bringing ppl back to God with His love, Mercy and Grace; Rich in love and compassion for the ppl that he doesn't mind being with...

Yup.. I truly hope we could relate to him.. not becoming the world but becoming like him.. He may sit with the sinners but He is not one of them.. he may talk to the addicts, whores and thieves but He is not one of them..

So, on one side.. please dun forsake the lost, the poor and the needy... on the other hand, please dun be like the sinners... be like Jesus... Do the right thing and still treat everyone with Love, Mercy and Forgiveness..