I like big crowds and I cannot lie

Luke 11:29
29 As the crowds were increasing, He began to say, "This generation is a wicked generation;

Ahh, this is one way that I am not like Jesus at all. This little phrase convicted me terribly. When Jesus saw the crowds growing he says, “you are all wicked.” This is probably not the way I would respond. I can tend to allow numbers to define my success. I hate this about me, but it’s true. I try to think of things to say to make the crowds bigger. Francis Can borrowed a line from Sir-Mix-A lot (two of my favorites☺) when he said, “I like big crowds and I cannot lie.” Sometimes I am even compelled to speak a “bold” message and I water it down because of fear that some of the crowds won’t return. Wow, I need to be more like Jesus!