Living for One

Living for One

Millions, perhaps by now billions, have died for him. Millions, even billions of human beings have lived for Him.

His name is uttered at times with no other sentiment than that of contempt or disgust, but it is uttered with more power because of the weight of it.

Jesus. Christ.

Yes, you've heard.

You have said the name a few times yourself, perhaps in great esteem and reverence, perhaps not. Maybe you mentioned the name in historical context, in a rather secular fashion. Positively, negatively, neutrally, his name is a thing.

Either way, you are very familiar with its pronunciation and utterance.

If I had belabored the very name in its proffering, perhaps you would have guessed it sooner than later. It is large, it is well known.

In the United States, in English, this name is somewhat ubiquitous. Even, sometimes more so even, among the non-believers.

Is there a barb in this when used as epithet, even by those who have no respect or intrinsic belief for the person Himself?

Perhaps subconsciously, if not overtly done.

How do you say it?

I try to say it with reverence, with love, with respect. Not as a cudgel, but perhaps I have used it as so when I wish to be more severe, maybe when angry or insulted.  Admittedly, His name should not be used out of spite or rage.

Use it wisely, thoughtfully.

Think about it, about Him.

About you.