If Jesus is Your Co-Pilot, Then…..
“Jesus is My Co-Pilot”
There is no other bumper sticker slogan that aggravates me more than this one.
I know, I know. It’s not as sacrilegious as some of the other ones that are out there. I think that is part of the problem. The error in this statement is subtle; it sounds right, but it is so very wrong.
A co-pilot assists the pilot, but is not in command. A co-pilot takes direction from the pilot. A co-pilot is not as important as the pilot.
For true followers of Christ, this analogy just doesn’t fit. Jesus is the one in the control, the one who gives direction, the one who is most important.
But maybe you like this saying. Maybe you believe this saying.
If you think that Jesus is your co-pilot, then you may also believe that….
1. Jesus is your Potsie. It’s not that I have anything against this character portrayed by the irrepressible Anson Williams on Happy Days. It’s just that he wasn’t the main character; he was just a guy that hung around Richie and Fonzie that was slightly less annoying than Ralph Malph. Jesus is not just a guy; He’s the King of Kings.
2. Jesus is your RC Cola. If you’ve never had RC Cola, let me describe it to you. It’s flat Coca-Cola. I’ve never known anyone who would choose it over basically anything else that is available. Jesus is not like this. He should be your first choice. Period.
3. Jesus is your Circus Peanuts. Circus Peanuts are more like door stops than junk food. I question the judgement on anyone who likes them. But they are a good back-up for when all of the good junk food disappears. Some treat Jesus as their back-up plan–He deserves much better.
4. Jesus is your old sweatpants. You know, the ones with holes and stains in strange places. The ones that you wear around the house, but don’t feel comfortable wearing around anyone else. Kind of like how some people talk about Jesus sometimes, but don’t feel comfortable talking about him in front of certain people.
The point I’m trying to get across is that Jesus is Jesus. He is to have preeminence in our lives. He is the one we are to adore and lift up.
He gives us direction and guidance. He is the Redeemer, Healer, and Lord.
If He is your Savior, then He is not your co-pilot.
Change seats if you have to–He deserves to be in control of your life.
Can you think of other sayings similar to ”Jesus is my co-pilot?”
Potsie or Ralph Malph–which one do you prefer?
How about “Jesus is my Homeboy” Or “Jesus is my Homie”.
Seriously????
Personally? Jesus is my Savior!
Amen–He is the Savior and is worthy of our awe!
I saw a pretty well known blogger’s Twitter profile says “God and I are buddies”. That irks me. Where’s the awe and reverence? He’s not our buddy, He’s our king.
Exactly. While He is an accessible king, He is still King!
I get what you’re saying, in terms of reverence for God. I would note that the Bible does present Jesus as our friend, so there is perhaps some justification in that.
The circus peanuts one had me laughing the most. All of them were very funny. Great post!
Circus peanuts=worst candy product ever. Should be called “Mouthfuls of Nasty.”
What about “Good and Plenty” not only is it gross enough already with the black licorice but then they cover it with the Pepto Bismol covering….Super Nasty!
Yeah–that’s pretty bad, too.
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I just don’t like most Christian bumper stickers. My faith is deeper and more real than some cliche bumper sticker saying.
With that, Jesus is my homeboy/homie drives me absolutely nuts. I want to punch people who wear that shirt/have that bumpersticker. In Christ of course.
You never know–punching people “in Christ” might be your spiritual gift
*coughs* I may or may not have avoided punching someone in a Sunday School class once through intense prayer. It wasn’t because of a homie shirt, though.
Whatever it takes.
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amen
Thank you!
The response bumper sticker I’ve seen for the Jesus Co-pilot bumper sticker is one that reads “If Jesus is your Co-Pilot, switch seats”
One combo that gets me is the few times I’ve seen a car with both a Christian bumper sticker and one of those stickers with “tolerance” spelled out using symbols of various religions.
I admit to being amused by the Jesus fish war. There’s some very serious issues involved, but the creativity of the competing stickers is amusing. We started out with the Jesus fish symbols on people’s cars. Then the atheists began using the “Darwin fish”, with legs on it and Darwin’s name in the center. A year or two ago, I saw a counter involving a larger Jesus fish swallowing a smaller Darwin fish, with “survival of the fittest” underneath. I like that one. And there are many more variations besides.
The Jesus fish war needs more careful examination. Maybe a post brewing.
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My Dad always ate Circus Peanuts – I could never understand the appeal…I prefer Ralph Malph.
Kristy likes them, too. I’ll take orange slices over them every time.
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Jesus is my Tonto!
Jesus is my Robin!
Good ones!
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Jesus is my John Locke
Very good–LOST references are always appreciated.
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Jesus is my #2 pencil. Without him I can never pass the life test.
Now, that is a major #JesusJuke
Getting Juked and juking others are my favorites
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Jesus is my Generic Drug! lol…
Equate brand.
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I hate the Christian t shirts that take product slogans and change them up to be all Jesusy. Those make me want to punch people.
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A lot of people wanting to punch people on the blog today. Maybe we all need to hug it out.
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Jesus is my rayovac battery.
Poor rayovacs. No one’s first choice.
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Jesus is my backup hard drive.
Why?
BECAUSE JESUS SAVES!
Okay, I’ll get my coat now…
#rimshot
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I kind of liked the one from the tattoo on the “archbishop” in ‘Johnny English’:
“Jesus is coming soon… try to look busy!”
The actual one that irks me the most is “God said it. I believe it. That settles it.”
Nothing says “closedminded” like a declaration that you don’t even have to consider alternatives.
I’m more in favor of–God said it–that settles it. Because to me it doesn’t matter if a person believes it or not–It is settles because God has said it. Hope that makes sense.
Heh, apparently we typed up the same idea at the same time. I’m going to label this “Great Minds Think Alike” before someone throws a “water seeks its own level” on it.
Good thinking.
I’ve always wanted to change that one to “God said it. That settles it.” My belief does not affect the truthfulness of what God says. Unlike a politician, God doesn’t spend nervous nights waiting for poll results. :>
“If God had a refrigerator, He’d have your picture on it.”
Huh?
I’d prefer to be over the mantle