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Saturday, March 29, 2008
Jesus Loves Us All
So Jesus went with Jairus. Many people followed Jesus. They
were pushing very close around him.
-- Mark 5:24 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
We can easily make Jesus into a two-dimensional caricature of himself.
He loved the poor, the weak, the downtrodden, the forgotten, and the
marginalized and spoke harshly of those in power and of those who were
hypocritical in their religion. Reality, however, dictates that we
recognize that Jesus loves all people regardless of their social
standing, economic circumstances, religious identity, gender, race, or
background. Jesus came looking for those seeking God and recognizing
their need for God's work in their lives. So Jesus goes with this man
who is in many ways similar to those who will persecute, oppose, and
ultimately demand his crucifixion. Why? Because he loves the man and
because the man recognizes his need for Jesus' help. This understanding
leaves you and me with two important messages. First, Jesus loves no
matter what our background or past may be. He longs for us to admit our
need for him and ask for his help. Second, as Jesus' followers, we are
called to love all people, too!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Lord God, Sovereign over all creation and the Father of all nations,
please open my heart and my eyes to love all kinds of people like your
Son demonstrated during his earthly ministry and now does from heaven.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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