Jesus is for Losers

This week I spoke out of Galatians 6:11-18. The major piece we looked at was boasting only in the cross. I remember in the 90's when the Steve Taylor song "Jesus is for Losers" song was popular. Not really popular I guess. Just among Christian cynics who listen to this master of satirical rock ballads. Here's a few words from this great song. Just as I am
I am stiff-necked and proud
Jesus is for losers
Why do I still play to the crowd?

Just as I am
Pass the compass, please
Jesus is for losers
I'm off about a hundred degrees

Just as I am
I am needy and dry
Jesus is for losers
The self-made need not apply

They don't grade here on the curve
We both know what we deserve

Just as you are
Just a wretch like me
Jesus is for losers
Grace from the blood of a tree

Just as we are
At a total loss
Jesus is for losers
Broken at the foot of the cross

So relevant for those of us who are religious. This week's message was about how we've really got nothing to boast about. All our religious efforts are empty. In Mark 10:15 Jesus says; Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it. ”When we come to Jesus, we've got nothing to offer. We come empty handed like a child. This is the offense of the cross. I'm a helpless looser. Only "grace from the blood of a tree" can save me. I don't get credit for church attendance. I don't get credit for all my good deeds. I love to reflect on the cross as Easter approaches. The songs about the cross will be all over my ipod. This year my favorite one is an old one "The Wonderful Cross" (Chris Tomlin's rendition). Good news that I can't earn my relationship or good standing with God because I agree that I'm a looser and would surely mess that up too.