Would You Save Jesus?
February 25th 2009 10:00 pm
I stumbled across this article the other day. Basically, a man who kept getting fed up by his over-evangelistic work colleague decided to trip him up with a soul-searching dilemma. This dilemma pretty much comes down to the following question:
If given the opportunity, being present at the crucifixion and knowing what you know now, would you save [Jesus] from murder? If you knew you could succeed and assuming you love him as much as you claim, would you retrieve him from torture and death, or would you watch him suffer and expire in order to win your so-called salvation? Which is essentially a selfish act.
In the article the Christian walked away frustrated and baffled and the athiest had won a personal victory.
It got me wondering what I would say if asked the same question.
First off let’s deal with the practical issue of being able to save His life (and scupper God’s plans to save us all). If Jesus was who He said He was then He knew about everything that was goinf to happen to Him; from Judas’ betrayal to dying a painful death on a cross. If this is true then He would also know that I would go back in time to try and save Him.
If I was to succeed in saving His life then this was part of God’s plan and I was just playing my part, otherwise something would stop me in order for the events to play out exactly as God had planned.
However, this is not the purpose of the question the athiest is asking. He is trying to find out if a Christian would do “the right thing” and save Jesus if we could or if we would let Him die to save ourselves.
My answer to this question would be this: I would walk up to Jesus and ask Him if He wants me to save Him. As my Lord and King I would respect His answer and follow it. If He said yes then it is part of God’s plan and I am doing my part. If He said no (which is what I am certain He would have said) then I would watch Him make the ultimate sacrifice and bow at His feet in thanks.
Lindsay responded on 26 Feb 2009 at 9:43 am #
Thank you Jesus that you CHOSE to die on that cross for me. Reading this, it has hit me once again – what an amazing sacrifice. Even more so, that you chose to go to the cross, and chose to suffer all that pain and the seperation from God in order to save us. I’m sorry that it was for my sin that you suffered and died. I know I can never repay you, but I will be eternally thankful.
Alex responded on 09 Mar 2009 at 2:08 pm #
Good one. Jesus chose to die for us because He loves us so much. He knew what He was doing!
Paul responded on 26 Mar 2009 at 1:19 pm #
Well written and excellently conveyed. He definately chose to go to the cross, so I agree He wouldnt have asked for your help. Plus, and no offense, but anything you could do, He can do better