What kind of Christ?

Gentle, meek, mild, insipid.

What kind of Saviour is that?

Wishy-washy, ineffective.

Not someone we’d respect.

So why is it shocking to discover

that Jesus is a man of passion,

seized with righteous anger,

wielding a whip,

driving out those

who drive out others,

and make God’s house exclusive?

Why should we be surprised

that Jesus doesn’t just speak out

but takes action to ensure

that all people, everywhere

have access to the love of God?

And that, following this feisty man

means that we too

must be people of action.