I believe that in this generation we have tried to create this type of compact cross that fits into what we want to do and follow our style of living. We have tried to format some sort of Christianity to make it MAC Donald’s Quick and Apple Computer easy. What happened to the days of just counting the cost and picking up the old rugged cross and following a savior who gave up everything just to have relationship with you? Back in the Day in the roots of Hip Hop It was not just saying you liked the music or listened to it, to truly be in that culture of Hip hop it meant walking down the streets of New York, Chicago, LA, or even the Dirty Bay San Francisco, proudly carrying the massive BOOM BOX and bumping your tunes as loud as you could to let everyone know that you were HIP HOP.
Hip-hop began as a youth movement. What started as a 1970’s and 80‘s inner city struggle for representation and identity quickly grew into a global culture. This culture was a movement to give those who did not have a voice a chance to declare their emotions and feelings, and no longer let the world dictate what they thought and felt.
As Christians we can learn something from this Hip Hop youth movement that for so many years has been looked at as only an unhealthy demoralizing trend. Although there are many negatives to what this movement has changed in our society, one thing is for sure. This culture would not back down would not give up, and was determined for their voice to be heard. As believers of Christ we also have a voice, and it must be heard! Just as that Boom Box was proudly carried for Hip Hop, we must represent Jesus, we must take up that old rugged cross and Follow Him.
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yeah we must represent for show! Isaac I love your thoughts on this man. We sure backed down and taken the easy way out. i will take up my cross and follow wherever He leads me. Keep up the posting. Good stuff.
Isaac,
This is a great analogy. God is calling His people to stand up and make a difference in this world. We have truly tired to package Christianity in a nice, feel-good package. It is time ffor us to take up the cross, pay the price, and follow Him.
You are the man and I appreciate your thoughts. Good Word!
DAD from Kuwait
Isaac,
This is a great analogy. God is calling His people to stand up and make a difference in this world. We have truly tired to package Christianity in a nice, feel-good package. It is time for us to take up the cross, pay the price, and follow Him.
You are the man and I appreciate your thoughts. Good Word!
DAD from Kuwait