What kind of ice cream does Jesus like?

            Over the car radio came the words of a song in a very irreverent context, "What kind of ice cream does Jesus like?"  I don't know about you, but references to Jesus and other spiritual matters in such an uncouth way ignites an offensive posture in me (cf. 1Samuel 17:26b). The refrain is just another attempt to make Jesus a common "good ole boy."  Jesus never has, and never will be "common."

             Jesus never has, and never will be associated with any rock group. He is not a "soul man."  He is not a "superstar," and He is not just another "good ole boy!" Though Jesus was "man" (2Timothy 2:5), He was far above our equal. In Him dwelt the fullness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:9). He was Deity (John 1:1). He was equal with God the Father (Philippians 2:6). He took on the "form" of a bondservant…and came in the "likeness" of man…and was found in "appearance" as a man (Philippians 2:7-8).

            Jesus is not just another one of "us" who is interested in ice cream and cake.  He is the Christ, Savior, Son of Man, Almighty, Wonderful, Counselor, Prince of Peace, Mighty God, the Great I Am, the Alpha and Omega, the Lamb of God, the Lion of Judah, Emmanuel, Lord of Lords, King of kings, and Redeemer!

            Don't call Him, refer to Him, or treat Him in a "common" way. His message and life were the most UNcommon of all ages. He is the only One who has the power to help us escape being common. Let us not lower Him to our level, but rather strive (Luke 13:24), to rise up to His standards, because His words will be our final Judge in eternity (John 12:48-50). 

 

--Toby Miller