2 Corinthians 5:13
For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are sober-minded, it is for you.
*Strong's Ex. Conc. No. 1839
Beside Ourselves: to displace, to stand aside
From the Greek word 'existémi' (pronounced ex-is'-tay-mee): astonished, amazed, stupefied, out of my mind.
Have you heard the phrase "fools for Christ"? It's actually a real verse in the Bible.
In Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth he writes, "We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute." (1 Corinthians 4:10). I am, indeed, a fool for Christ. You might say I'm crazy for Christ. Unlike the cereal toucan who is cuckoo for Coco Puffs, I Stand Amazed for what Christ has done for me.
You know what other crazy thing we do? We Pray for you. We may never meet again on this side of eternity, but I hope we meet on the other side. But you see, that's only going to happen if you have surrendered your heart and your life to Jesus Christ. Do you believe that Jesus Christ is God's only begotten Son? that He suffered and died to atone for your sins? that He conquered death and the grave and walked out of the grave to become our risen Savior?
Have you repented of your sins? confessed that yes, you are a sinner who needs a Savior? Are You Washed In The Blood of The Lamb? Have you been baptized into His Name? Water baptism is the seal of our faith. It is the public confession of our new faith in Christ. We are telling everyone that we are overjoyed to now be in God's family and have committed ourselves to be His servants.
Crazy, huh? But we must remember that in this life we will always be someone's servant. If we are not serving God, then we are serving the devil. Both have payment plans, but only God's payment has already been paid. By His Son Jesus Christ. Such Amazing Grace our God has given us! I'd rather be considered mad by the world, than foolish by the Lord.
How is our salvation possible? It's The Gospel that makes The Way. I made this decision. I chose to walk in The Way and now I'm Living For Jesus.
CRAZY FOR CHRIST
Jesus Paid It All - Kristian Stanfill
Living Hope - Phil Wickham
Thank You Jesus For The Blood - Charity Gayle
River of Life - Mac Powell
He Knows My Name - Songs 4 Worship
There Was Jesus - Zach Williams & Dolly Parton
The Wonderful Cross - Chris Tomlin & Matt Redman
I Stand Amazed - Chris Tomlin
The Stand - Hillsong
Are You Washed In The Blood? - Bombay Christian Fellowship
The Gospel - Ryan Stevenson
Living For Jesus - Ray Walker
