In Defense of the Freaks
Recently, in a conversation I was having, it was suggested that I should not use the term, "Jesus Freak" in referring to myself, due to the negative definition of the word "freak." There was a time when I would have responded with sarcasm and pride, but praise God! Through Jesus Messiah I am being changed! As I have learned to do, I simply responded, "OK," with a smile. That got me to thinking perhaps I needed to do a little investigating the word for myself (again). The following definitions are from dictionary.com.
Freak (freek)
-noun
* any abnormal phenomenon or product or unusual object.
Jesus said, "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." -John 14:26 (NIV) Jesus promises His followers that an abnormal phenomenon will happen in their lives. What we produce without Jesus is normal, but as He changes us, the results of wha…
Freak (freek)
-noun
* any abnormal phenomenon or product or unusual object.
Jesus said, "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." -John 14:26 (NIV) Jesus promises His followers that an abnormal phenomenon will happen in their lives. What we produce without Jesus is normal, but as He changes us, the results of wha…
