I got this blog from http://www.floatingaxhead.com/ and I thought it was really good so I wanted to post it.
You see them everywhere you go. Ichthys or Ichthus - aka the Jesus fish.
It has become an icon of modern Christianity. It can be seen as a decal or emblem on the rear of automobiles as a sign to the world that the owner is a Christian.
It is incorporated into business logos or in business advertisements and listings in telephone books. It is also seen on clothing.
Ever see two Harley Davidson’s owners pass each other and wave or give a head nod? It’s a brotherhood, a closed/elite society whose members stand apart from the rest of the population.
Sadly, the Jesus fish has become a similar symbol for Christians. We can identify each other on the way to work - maybe give a head nod to each other as we drive down the highway listening to “positive and encouraging” K-Love. Unbelievers view the fish as anything but positive.
While the origin of the Jesus fish is reported to have given Christians a simple means by which to identify themselves as believers in a time of persecution, what if it meant something different in today’s culture?
What if our Jesus fish was a beacon, a symbol to those who needed something - anything - were drawn to? You know…like Jesus.
Need food? Find a Jesus fish. Need a job? Find a Jesus fish? Need a place to stay? Find a Jesus fish. Need someone to talk to? Find a Jesus fish. Need comfort? Find a Jesus fish.
That would be a symbol worth displaying.
It has become an icon of modern Christianity. It can be seen as a decal or emblem on the rear of automobiles as a sign to the world that the owner is a Christian.
It is incorporated into business logos or in business advertisements and listings in telephone books. It is also seen on clothing.
Ever see two Harley Davidson’s owners pass each other and wave or give a head nod? It’s a brotherhood, a closed/elite society whose members stand apart from the rest of the population.
Sadly, the Jesus fish has become a similar symbol for Christians. We can identify each other on the way to work - maybe give a head nod to each other as we drive down the highway listening to “positive and encouraging” K-Love. Unbelievers view the fish as anything but positive.
While the origin of the Jesus fish is reported to have given Christians a simple means by which to identify themselves as believers in a time of persecution, what if it meant something different in today’s culture?
What if our Jesus fish was a beacon, a symbol to those who needed something - anything - were drawn to? You know…like Jesus.
Need food? Find a Jesus fish. Need a job? Find a Jesus fish? Need a place to stay? Find a Jesus fish. Need someone to talk to? Find a Jesus fish. Need comfort? Find a Jesus fish.
That would be a symbol worth displaying.
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