You Seinfeld fans will know what I'm talking about. George realizes that all his instincts are wrong, and that is why his life is the way it is. So he decides to do the exact opposite of what he would normally do. As a result, things start to fall into place for him. In his initial trial run as opposite George, he walks up to a beautiful woman and says something like, "I am bald, unemployed and live with my parents." She smiles and shows keen interest. So why am I telling you this. Well, its not just because I like Seinfeld. My last blog, "I want to be a loser" is an example of the opposite nature of the Kingdom of God. We are called to be part of an Opposite George kingdom. The first shall be last and the last shall be first. Blessed are the poor for theirs is the Kingdom of God, but it is hard for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God. Lose your life to save it I did not come to be served, but to serve Servant Leadership Turn the other cheek Love your enemies The King riding on a Donkey The King born in a smelly manger The King laying down his life for his subjects Mercy -- not getting what you do deserve, pardon, clemency Grace -- Getting what you don't deserve, unmerited favor 18:36 Jesus answered, "My kingship is not of this world; if my kingship were of this world, my servants would fight, that I might not be handed over to the Jews; but my kingship is not from the world." 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. |