Alex from the East speaks: "Mockers or Weepers."

A big guy with an even bigger heart, Alex is a brother who is very contented and happy. He finds joy in the little encouragements God places in his life.

“Is it worth it?” This phrase/question has been used several times in many ways of our society, especially when we want to purchase something. For example, a car, a house, or even daily necessities.

But has anyone ever asked “Is it worth it for Jesus to have died on the cross for me?”

I came across this over a few months ago when my group was doing a study on Jesus. We had freedom of just reading any passages in the Bible related to Jesus. So I was going through all the miracles he performed and then I noticed something. There were 2 distinct groups of people witnessing his death. The MOCKERS and the WEEPERS.

Definition:
“Mocker” (Thanks to dictionary.com)
– Noun
-someone who jeers or mocks or treats something with contempt or calls out in derision

“Weeper” (Thanks to dictionary .com)
- Noun
-a person who weeps.

I’m sure somewhere along our life we have been a mocker and a weeper. But as disciples of God, where do we stand in our spiritual life?

In the bible, there were several accounts of Jesus being mocked at by different people.
Matthew 26:57-67 [Mocked by the Sanhedrin]
Matthew 27:20-26, Mark 15:1-15, Luke 23:1-23 [Mocked by the crowds in front of Pilate]
Matthew 27:27-31, Mark 15:16-20, Luke 23:36 [Mocked by the soldiers]
Luke 23:39 [Mocked and insulted by the criminal next to him]

I know that there is a lot to read but all these contributed to Jesus still wanting to die for us. How does he do it? All I can is the ultimate example of LOVE! Loving us enough to die for us no matter what.

Now for the passages that mentioned the weepers:
Like 23:26-31 [Followers who mourned and wailed for him]

Yes! I kid you not, there was only 1 verse mentioning some followers who were weeping for him en route to the crucifixion! Notice the contrast of the ratio to the previously mentioned mockers!

Now imagine this scenario. Jesus from the beginning was preaching the good word of God to thousands and they responded. Then within a matter of hours, you see a drastic change of attitude! The same people who responded ended up mocking him and calling him names and telling of crimes he was innocent of! How do you think Jesus felt if you were in his shoes? So was it worth it?

I personally think that it was worth it! He spread the word far and wide! Amongst all those discouraging moments, there was that one short moment of seeing that group of weepers! In today’s context, it is almost equivalent to finding a Sugar Cane Drink stall in the middle of the Gobi desert! The moment of happiness and satisfaction that all those things were worth it!

So how do I apply to my life now? Well the fact is, as disciples we are both a mocker and a weeper! At times of sin, we mock while at times of repentance, we weep! The whole beauty of it is that when we are broken about those moments of pride and sin that is when God truly weeps for joy!

We can learn from Peter, he too was a mocker when he denied Jesus 3 times before the rooster crowed. But after that he wept and did repent. BUT don’t get me wrong! I’m not saying that gives us license to start sinning! It all starts from you attitude! Hope this sharing does help!

Cheers to all!