We are a generation of trends.
We are constantly trading out the old for the new.
We try to stay as up to date on the latest movements as we can, because that's how we will fit in.
Typically, no harm is brought about by us buying that new pair of shoes, snapping that trendy pic, or downloading the newest app so we can stay even more connected to the friends we already see 24/7.
But there is one trend that has the potential to bring about tragedy in our lives---Jesus.
In the past year or so it's become increasingly more noticeable that Jesus, the Bible, "quiet times," and even church itself have become platforms that we use to get more likes. It's like we are constantly trying to convince the world that we really are the great and strong Christians we claim to be.
Is there anything wrong with this?
Well in essence, no. There are many times I've been substantially encouraged for the day by someone's post, and honestly I've done it myself, and I'm sure I'll do it again.
The problem arises when our Bibles, our quiet times, our flashy church services---Jesus Himself---become mere backdrops to our Instagramable lives. When we start to care more about the quantity of likes than we do the quality of the words behind the post is when we can get ourselves into trouble.
Jesus is not a trend. He is not someone who we will look back on one day and regret getting involved with. He isn't a feather for our hair, or a pair of ripped up jeans that we will spend too much money on and have to throw out in 3 weeks, because it's not longer "cool."
Jesus is instead the only constant we have in our lives. He is the only thing that stays still when the rest of the world seems to be crashing waves around us. By choosing to treat Him as a way to get people to like us instead of like a rock within the storm, we are missing out on the greatness He has stored up for us.
My challenge is this: do not let your relationship with Jesus become something that you do because it's what's popular right now. Because here's the truth: just like everything else, having a deep, personal relationship with Him and taking time out of your day to spend with Him will one day not be as "likeable" as it is now.
He is real. He is better than a thousand double taps or quick snap shots of a verse. He is longing to have a true and personal relationship with you, so let Him.
He did not die a gruesome death on a cross so that we could treat Him like the newest fad that we are trying to show off to the world. No, He did that so that we could show Him off as a Savior and a friend who is constantly saving us from ourselves---regardless of what our followers think.
So don't let Jesus become a trend. Don't let your need to let the world know about your private times with Him, become more important than the words exchanged with Him in those moments.
Jesus is a constant. A forever.
He is not just a trend, nor should we treat Him as one.
(Because let's be honest, He'll probably be the only one still there for you when you wake up crying because you cut all your hair off just like the A-listers)-----(just kidding, but not really...I mean, just because J.Law can pull off the pixie doesn't mean we all can, am I right)
