The Gospel for the Not Okay
We often assume the gospel is good news for the strong: that Jesus came for the capable, obedient, and tidy. However, the gospel is not good news for those who are self-sufficient. It is not for those who have figured it out. It is not for those who never cry, question, or admit they are weary.
It is for the poor in spirit, the mourners, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst - not for answers, but for righteousness they cannot produce on their own.
Jesus never said, "Blessed are the emotionally self-contained."
He never said, "Blessed are those who never crack under pressure."
He said, "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
We don't need a gospel that toughens us up.
We need a gospel that makes us honest.
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Stephen White is a former pastor, Christian school superintendent, and vice president of a leading Christian urban ministry in San Jose, California. With decades of experience working alongside hurting and broken people and building ministries rooted in compassion and justice, Stephen writes with the heart of a shepherd and the insight of a seasoned leader and teacher. His writings invite readers to experience God's grace, presence, and compassion more deeply. He and his wife, Dawn, feel very blessed to be the parents of six adult children and grandparents to ten grandchildren-plus there's always his dog, Gracie, by his side