Elvis Presley used to frequent Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee. He was good friends with the owner who used to give him free food before he was famous. One night when he was at the height of his fame, the Steakhouse held the ultimate Elvis Presley impersonator contest. A large crowd arrived, including Elvis Presley himself.
Elvis decided to take part and sat quietly at the back.
Elvis said confidently, “I’m going to mash this.” Lil was worried the place would go crazy when everyone realized it was Elvis. There was no need. He sang “Love Me Tender” to polite applause and came third place in the contest!
"He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him." John 1:10-11
The story above must have been a bit disconcerting for the "King of Rock" at that steakhouse impersonation contest. The bigger challenge in human history however, was that the "King of Kings" wasn't recognized by most of the human race that He came to rescue so long ago.
How do our perceptions of WHO Jesus is, drive our understanding of spiritual things? It's a question worth pondering.
Have a great day and God bless!
Pastor Mike / The Open Word
