Suffering: Nakedness, Like Noah, The Lunatic & The King Of Kings
Now the sons of Noah who went out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the whole earth was populated. And Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank of the wine and was drunk, and became uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside.
Genesis 9:18-22 (NKJV)*
They sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. And when He stepped out on the land, there met Him a certain man from the city, who had demons for a long time. And he wore no clothes, nor did he live in a house, but in the tombs.
Luke 8:26-27 (NKJV)**
The soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him…
Matthew 27:27-28 (NKJV)***
In Bible days, nakedness wasn't cool. To understand how “exposure” was viewed, check out these biblical definitions:
Voluntary nakedness symbolized “a state of lawlessness and insubordination” (Easton's Bible dictionary).****
Involuntary nakedness brought shame: “Compulsory nudity was the extreme of shame and humiliation” (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia).****
So no matter why or how it happened, going bare didn't add up to freedom. Recall the passionate plea of Jesus when He listed the Lord's criteria in determining our FINAL JUDGMENT!
'I was naked and you clothed Me... Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me' (Matthew 25:36, 40).*****
Actors, models, and talent for Christ:
No matter what's trending in media, revealing skin doesn’t reveal Jesus. While Entertainment accepts nakedness, and certain celebrities model it, you can still look new and cool– while covered!
Therefore…
Create trends that don't focus on bareness, so children seeking leadership won't think self-exposure will bring them happiness:(
P.S. In your role of modeling THE Rock Star, don't dare to condemn others. He didn't.
Suffering: Nakedness, Like Noah, The Lunatic & The King Of Kings (Part 15)
* Excellent article: 10. The Nakedness of Noah and the Cursing of Canaan (Genesis 9:18-10:32) | Bible.org
* Noah and His Sons: Genesis 9:18-28 NKJV - Noah and His Sons - Now the sons of - Bible Gateway
** The Demoniac Cured: Luke 8:26-39 NIV - Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man - Bible Gateway
*** The Soldiers Mock Jesus: Matthew 27:27-31 NKJV - The Soldiers Mock Jesus - Then the - Bible Gateway
**** Easton's Bible Dictionary: http://www.biblelearn.com/n_frame.htm
**** International Standard Bible Encyclopedia; Naked; Nakedness Meaning - Bible Definition and References
***** Matthew 25:31-44 NKJV - The Son of Man Will Judge the Nations - Bible Gateway
NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God! We’re ALL called to be actors (action stars) for Jesus. We’re ALL called to models of Jesus, and we ALL have gifts, talents, and callings from God– to multiply them in the world for His glory.
P.S. NO DEVOTION, PREACHER, or SERMON… can begin to replace personal time in the Bible. I wholeheartedly and clear-headedly recommend READING THE BIBLE DAILY.
WARNING: Don’t focus on favorite verses, because out of context, they’re often misinterpreted. I plead with you to READ AT LEAST 1 BIBLE CHAPTER DAILY. How long does it take? An average of 5 to 10 minutes!