Growing up throughout the late 70’s, I remember when the expression, “Right, on” came about in my generation. Not only did this idiom get used for ending of almost every statement spoken, it seemed to be universally understood to mean, “You are exactly right” (but with a “groovier” sound)! Even though my generation thought we’d invented this phrase, we probably just revived it (the slang’s origin dates back to 1925 when first recorded in an Odum and Johnson song, “The Negro and his songs”).
“And I, the Son of Man, feast and drink, and you say, “He’s a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of the worst sort of sinners!”. But wisdom is shown to be right by what results from it.” Matthew 11:19 NLT
Jesus was accused of many things (like hanging out with the wrong crowd) and often misunderstood (his entourage of followers included fishermen, a questionable women and even a tax collector). Jesus was ridiculed for befriending those who needed him, for not being pious and judgmental, for not following a religious standard (i.e. Pharisees). But look at what Jesus’ example did for mankind: Saved them. When a religious standard condemns more than it saves it’s just that; a religious standard. Because Jesus (a man, yet fully God) knew the heart and mind of God, He understood what it would take to reach those of us who were lost. Instead of turning his back on the “un-churched” folks around Him, He stood in the gap for them and reached them where they were.
Thought to live by: Does what you believe lead you to those who need your message the most or does it separate you from them?
“Who’s your daddy; knowing God as Abba Father” is a devotional written by Pat Ferguson, Copyright © 2011, All Rights Reserved.
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