Luke 14:23 "Then the master said to the servant, "Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house be filled."
Today's reading is two fold it is magnificent and challenging. Magnificent because it tells a great and worthy story of the Salvation Army and their mission to the world that they have live in , a dirty, grimmy, difficult world that thought it did not need the gospel of Jesus Christ. I was challenged by the story of Catherine Booth designing a bonnet for the women of the Salvation Army, that would protect them from things that people would throw, things such as, stones, debris, and rotten food. I find that interesting and challenging.
Today's reading is challenging because of the nature of what is written, I think we all have heard that we are to "Go" and reach the world for Jesus, to "Go" to the least of these and to "Go" and make disciples of all the world teaching them the things of Jesus. Yes, we have heard that portion of the scripture, although, the challenging portion comes when we read the stories of people who actually do it, we get that sinking feeling - that feeling of why can't I do that, why can't I be that bold, why can't I have that type of faith. So, it is a challenge, a magnificent challenge.
The life of Jesus displayed in the Gospels, displays the true witness and the true guide for us as followers of Him, He came to seek those that did not already know the truth, He came to seek and save the lost. I am often reminded that Jesus talked about those who needed a doctor, it was those who are sick, not the well and healthy, but the sick.
Dusty Shoes, getting out in the mess of life for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Am I willing to get my feet dusty in the streets of my community? What opportunities can I actively pursue to be salt and light in my neighborhood? Which one will I pursue this week?
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