What Did Jesus Really Do?

Back in the 1990’s the acronym; WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) bracelets took the United States by storm.  "The bracelets had a two-fold purpose," she says. "First, I wanted the young people to be reminded, every time they looked at the bracelet, of the commitment [to Christ] they made. Second, the bracelet could be a tool for witnessing to friends."   Sandy Sheppard, Copyright Christianity Today International

The effectiveness of the bracelet was immediate and as of today, over fifteen million have been sold.  How could four letters make such a huge impact?  I discovered that it is not that letters that made the impact, rather it was the word Jesus that made the impact.  What would Jesus do?  Jesus matters more than any one person.  Jesus’ actions toward situations or people or false accusations or plots to murder him or rough fishermen or Pharisees or teachers of the Law showed everyone his ability to act righteously, fairly and patiently. 

There are many examples in the Gospels where Jesus showed his unique ability to make the right decisions, act in a manner that pleased his Father, helped others, or gave a defense for truth that could not be disputed. 

What did Jesus really do?....

    …about his baptism he said he needed to do it to “fulfill all righteousness.”  Matthew 3:15

    …about being tempted by Satan, he answered each temptation with Scripture.  Mathew 4:1-11

…about feeding hungry and sick people he “had compassion on them and healed the sick…and fed the         

        5,000 plus people with fish and bread.  Matthew 14:13-21

    …about little children, Jesus said, “let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them….” Mark 10:14

    …about paying taxes Jesus said, “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.”  Mark 12:17

    …about loving your enemies Jesus said, “love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.”  Luke 6:27

    …about helping those in need, Jesus told a story about busyness, compassion & mercy.  Luke 10:25-37

    …about fellowshipping with a greedy taxman, Jesus changed a man’s life forever.  Luke 19:1-10

    …about treating a person who is living in sin and helping her find THE way.  John 4:1-26

    …about an adulterous life, Jesus demonstrates mercy to the sinner and shame to the accusers.  John 8:1-11

    …about humility, Jesus demonstrates his ability to serve by washing his disciples feet.  John 13:1-17

 What Jesus really did was change lives, help the sick, show patience toward the sinner, give food to the hungry, gave to the government what was due them, help the greedy see their selfishness, gave a drink to a thirsty lady and taught “religious” men that just because you’ve found a sinner, doesn’t mean you are not one yourself.  

What did Jesus really do?  He was honest.  Transparent.  Authentic.  Reliable.  Compassionate.  Genuine. Thoughtful.  Faithful. 

What did Jesus really do?  He came to seek and to save the lost.  He came to serve.  He came to save us.  He came to love us.  He came to be mercy.  He came to sacrifice.  He came to be grace.  He came to be the forgiver.  He came to give us hope and life eternally. 

Whenever you find yourself in a situation that isn’t honorable or Christ-like, you should never have to ask the question, what would Jesus do because those who know him as their personal savior and allow him to reign as Lord of their lives, already know what Jesus would really do!

Remember, Be God Controlled!

Brian