So Crazy, It Might Just Work

      In the movie, "Master of Disguise," Dana Carvey as Pistachio Disguisey says a memorable line each time that an outlandish plan is laid out. "It's so crazy, it just might work." Yes, it is a silly movie, so only watch it if you aren't in a serious mood. The quotable line, however, points to solid logic. The logic goes along with our reading for today. If you don't understand it and it seems unlike other things, it could be the answer. If it seems like it doesn't fit or isn't like the other attempts that failed, then it could be the genuine solution.

     This a logical proof for Christianity's existence, it in the same way is a piece of evidence for the validity of faith in the Resurrection. That is, if Jesus wasn't the Son of God and wasn't raised from the dead, then why did Christianity grow and become what it is today?

     This is also a discernment check, if it sounds or seems unlike what you would have tried or what has already failed, then seriously consider the possibility that it could be God-breathed. I should add the footnote that all crazy ideas don't work and this does not encourage recklessness. Rather, this logic encourages you to become vulnerable to God's intervention and to be open to the reality of success when it seems like failure is more likely. 

Acts 5:33-42

When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a short time. Then he said to them, “Fellow Israelites, consider carefully what you propose to do to these men. For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him; but he was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and disappeared. After him Judas the Galilean rose up at the time of the census and got people to follow him; he also perished, and all who followed him were scattered. So in the present case, I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; because if this plan or this undertaking is of human origin, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them—in that case you may even be found fighting against God!” They were convinced by him, and when they had called in the apostles, they had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. As they left the council, they rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name. And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease to teach and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah.

Messiah Jesus, we praise you for your reign. We give our thanks to you for leading us through. You are the one true redeemer, we trust in you. In this moment of prayer, we ask for your guidance to come before us and help us to see the magnificence of your plans and designs. Let us work within your path. Enable us to distribute your goodness into the lives of others. Strengthen those, we pray, who are struggling or suffering in any way,... We lift also those who have died, knowing and trusting in your final and complete power of death and all things. We pray all this in your holy and powerful Name. Amen.