Wow Factor

Wow. To some, this word is considered to be slang. To some, it is thought to me simple.

Wow is a word used to express an emotion. This emotion is usually amusement, or delight.

To be such a simple word, it has many synonyms...

- Acclaim
- Admiration
- Applause
- Approbation
- Esteem
- Praise
- Respect

...Just to name a few.

Many say wow to elegant speeches, outstanding physical beauty, or breathtaking and freakish athletic ability.

But what do you say about Jesus. The odd thing about Jesus is that, no matter what religious denomination, no matter what your sexual preference, and no matter what factors in on your belief system, everyone has an opinion on Jesus. Songs are sung to Him, people riot because of Him, and tears run in awe of Him. Whether you love him or hate him, you have an opinion of Him.

Why? For some reason, people flock to Jesus. Religious folks came to criticize, sick people came to be healed, and theives came steal knowledge that was free.

The reason is that Jesus had a "wow" factor. Jesus was the "wow" factor. He claimed to be The Son of God and through his ressurection, like every other claim, proved it to be true. See crazy people have always existed. People have always made ridiculous proclomations. But Jesus is the only one who has ever proved it.

Jesus, through his word and walk, proved to be faithful. Jesus, through his prophecy and his path, proved to be dependable. Jesus never lied, and what he spoke, he lived.

In the book of Revelation, Jesus spoke. In the 22nd Chapter, the last Chapter in the Bible, Jesus made a promise and tells us to be ready when it is fulfilled.

In Revelation 22:12-13 Jesus says, “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”

Wow.

As Jesus said He would heal, He healed. As Jesus told the waves to shut up and sit down, they did. As Jesus said he would rise above the grave, He did. And as Jesus said He is coming back, He will.

Stand in awe of Christ. Be impressed. There has been no athletic play, no note in a song, and no peice of art that deserves a "WOW", like Jesus.

Believe Jesus. Love Jesus. Live Jesus.