Not a very good choice, is it? We'd like the choices to be "better" or "best", or at least "adequate" and "comfortable." Unfortunately when it comes to real life there really are only two choices: "crushed" or "broken." Now, aren't you glad you read the blog today? ;-)
This idea comes from Matthew 21:44 "And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him."
It's actually good news kind of veiled. If you "fall" on Jesus, the "stone that the builders rejected" (42) you will be broken to pieces - that is, your pride, your self reliance, your sin - will all be broken as you repent about those things and decide you want God's life. It can be a painful process but it is absolutely necessary.
But if you refuse that breaking process, the alternate is far worse. Jesus says that you will be "crushed." That is to say that judgment, which already rests on all humanity, will weigh you down with its full weight - something you simply cannot bear.
So why not let yourself fall on Jesus, on his mercy and grace, on his love and hope, on his life and joy. Yes, you will be broken in the process but Jesus will then build you back up as a new person - a much better person.
Pastor Tom
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