Ask Jesus to do What?

Straight AheadWhile making a hospital call in Mobile today, we saw this sign in front of the Spring Hill Baptist Church: Ask Jesus to be your valentine and He will say yes! My first thought was: "Ask Jesus to do what?" I've seen nativity scenes made up as chocolate candy--not to mention crosses and figures of the Last Supper! And now, we see a sign that suggests we ask Jesus to be our valentine! I would say that this takes Christianity to a whole new level--but unfortunately, it's a level lower, not higher. Of course, there are always the well-meaning children's directors and others in ministry who celebrate Christmas with "Happy Birthday, Jesus," which to my mind is almost as unfortunate as these other misusages of the Christ. All of these seem to cheapen Christianity and trivialize the great message of the Gospel. I also hear people sometimes say things like, "I'm falling in love with Jesus," which again seems to sensualize and trivialize a relationship that is very sacred and profound. I often wonder whether, in an attempt to get people's attention, Christians may just as often make God and His church look ridiculous--for all the wrong reasons. The world doesn't need another valentine! It needs a Saviour!