José Carlos González-Hurtado: What I Would Ask Jesus

Encountering Jesus

• 💡 José Carlos González-Hurtado was asked what he would ask Jesus if he were physically present.
• 🙏 He stated he would not ask anything, but would instead give thanks and perform an act of adoration, perhaps embracing Jesus's feet.
• 📖 This act is likened to Mary's choice to sit at Jesus's feet, prioritizing His presence over other tasks.

Jesus's Response

• 🧠 José Carlos believes Jesus would not ask him anything because He knows everything.
• 🌟 He hopes Jesus would offer him the same promise given to the good thief: "You will be with me today in paradise."
• 🎯 This emphasizes the ultimate goal of succeeding in death by living a life dedicated to Christ.

Historical Persecution of Christians

• 📜 Early Christians faced brutal persecution, including being used as human torches by Nero and being fed to wild beasts.
• ⚠️ Being a Christian in those times meant paying an extremely high price, often one's life.

Contemporary Challenges to Faith

• 🌍 José Carlos notes that while he speaks from a safe country, in other places, being Christian still involves a high risk, even death.
• 🤔 He reflects on the difficult question of whether he would be willing to give his life for Jesus Christ, acknowledging the ease of answering in a secure setting.
• ⚔️ He asserts that Christians have been persecuted since the beginning because their message inherently "clashes with the world," as Jesus himself foretold.