Wrestling for Jesus
Posted on August 24th, 2006 by catalyst into the Uncategorized categoryA group of Southerners have started a new Christian Ministry titled, Wrestling for Jesus.
Why this ministry, you ask?
By using wrestling as a platform to tell a story centered around scriptures directly dealing with God's salvation, these wrestlers were able to present the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In my mind, good for them. God can use anyone.
Though if you get a chance to check out the Wrestlers, I think you'll agree with me that the Lord may have a little more difficulty using this group, than say your typical Evangelical Ministry But whatever. …good times…
This link made me think of the story in Genesis 32, where Jacob wrestles an Angel. And I went back and re-read those verses again. Here' s a quick refresher:
24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.
25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.
26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
27 And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
Now I am not one to question the Lord's methods of motivation.
But, am I crazy, or did the Lord just send down the Gayest. Angel. Alive.
…I'm just saying…
(fighting.urge.to.make.Brokeback Mountain.joke.)
(Thanks to Funny Guy Chris for sending this to me.)
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August 24th, 2006 at 7:21 pm
I’m picturing the angel as Thunderlips.
“The ultimate male versus…the ultimate matzah ball.”
August 24th, 2006 at 7:56 pm
Wrestling is gross. I don’t like getting that cuddly with people unless they’re my closest friends. Wrestling is also gay. Who else would want to roll around with another guy? Why wrestle? Be a man. Just punch them.
August 25th, 2006 at 4:30 am
Do whatever you want man, as long as it is for Jesus. It was just a couple years ago I saw a news clip about a woman who was a ’stripper for Jesus’.
Since this wrestling thing is a church-ified clone of secular wrestling, I wonder how they’ll handle before match trash-talking?
Savage: You have spoken idle words about me, Iceman! You shall be held accountable!
Iceman: Where are your witnesses, Savage?
Savage: It is also said you do not tithe from your proceeds!
Iceman: This is a non-paying gig, Savage!
Savage: I shall separate thee from thy evil ways, with a forearm shiver!
Iceman: Looks like I had better put on the full armor of God!
Savage: Smack!
Iceman: I quenched your fiery dart with my shield of faith!
Savage: Boot!
Iceman: Groan - oh the agony! Why didn’t Paul give us some groin protection?!? Moan …
August 25th, 2006 at 6:16 pm
Ted DiBiasi: Jesus wants you to be rich like me!
August 25th, 2006 at 7:34 pm
Have you seen the CWF website? There really is a Christian Wrestling Federation! http://www.christianwrestling.com/. Their names include Jesus Freak and The Christ Factor. I say those are lousy names. They can do better than that! Why not Son Of Samson or Warrior Dude or Jesus’ Bodyguard or Scripture Man or something like that? Okay, so I didn’t do much better…Sue me.
August 25th, 2006 at 7:35 pm
Oh, and… If you are interested in becoming a CWF wrestler, or would like more info about it, contact Rob today @ 214 460-0477.
August 26th, 2006 at 4:57 am
214? Figures. Another lame-brained southerner.
August 26th, 2006 at 4:17 pm
I want to be a clown for Jesus! I’m totally serious.
Take a look at http://www.spiltmilkclowncompany.com/ministry.htm.
Now, that would be fun!