For the next few days we will be looking 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?
Today and always – do it God’s way. Amen?
