This
week we are going to look at evangelism, and how “the lost” are so important to
God. In Luke 15:1-2 we see the setting and audience for three of Jesus’ most
famous parables (stories). Now the tax collectors
and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But
the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners
and eats with them.”
Jesus
is teaching through storytelling. He wants His listeners to understand how God
operates, and how they can be part of His plan. The Pharisees and other church
leaders did not want change or to upset their plans. They “never done it that
way before” and they were not going to start now.
Funny
how things haven’t change much in 2,000 years. People are still ‘stiff necked
and hard hearted”, and Jesus message has not changed. It’s not about us – It’s
all about God! This week think about the “lost things and people” in your
world.
What
does Jesus want you to do about it?
Be
wise today and always – do it God’s way.
