Jesus: No Dignity by ric gustafson
Jesus had no dignity when he was born. His cradle was a feeding trough. He was wrapped in rags. He would die with no dignity. He was convicted, beaten, bleeding, abandoned and shamed. Jesus was a friend of sinners. He became an enemy of the Romans.
Jesus the child of Bethlehem would grow up to be a friend of sinners. He was not a friend of Rome. He spent time with the ordinary and the unimportant. He spent time with cripples, lepers, beggars, prostitutes, fishermen, women and children.
Jesus started a slow quiet movement. That movement continues today. That child born in a manger has grown in stature and reputation. Jesus came into the world with no dignity.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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