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Every now and then, I make our Sunday readers work extra hard.
On Sunday the reading was split in two.
Jesus calls a hated tax-collector to follow Him, then Jesus heals a beloved daughter and an ‘unclean’ woman.
Two seemingly very different stories.
Or are they?
Jesus does His usual taboo-breaking and His usual life-changing.
He talks with a traitor and turns his life around as tax-collector becomes disciple.
He answers the plea of a synagogue leader, then is delayed en-route.
He heals an ‘unclean’ woman, one not to be near, let alone touch,
and restores dignity.
He gives life to the dead daughter, not too late, but at the right
time.
As we reflect on how Jesus dealt with these people and situations it should give us hope as we trust in Him, no matter the circumstances.
Come as you are, Jesus is waiting!
As usual …
God Bless,
REV Mark RS Smith
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WEEKLY PRAYER
Thank You, Lord, that You never turned Your back on anyone.
You actively sought out those who were hopeless and helpless.
You gave them help,
You gave them hope.
Thank You that,
even when we are at our lowest,
we know there is always hope.
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