We are all called by Jesus D10072021
- COUPLES AND SINGLES NETWORK FOR CHRIST INITIATIVE
- Jul 10, 2021
- 1 min read
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CASNFCI SCRIPTURE & PRAYER FOR THE DAY
We are all called by Jesus
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. — Luke 5:32
When Jesus chose his disciples, he did some things people did not expect. Levi was a tax collector part of a socially despised profession known for corruption and greed. Tax collectors were labeled as “sinners” by the Pharisees, a group of religious leaders who were concerned with following their interpretation of God’s law and avoiding “unclean” people or behavior.
Calling Levi to discipleship, Jesus challenged him to a new way of life. And in his response, Levi’s life changed forever. He left everything to follow Jesus. Levi also “held a great banquet for Jesus at his house,” and a crowd of tax collectors and others joined in. As we might guess, this attracted the criticism of the Pharisees.
It is tempting to limit our social circles to people who are like us. Yet Jesus reveals his priorities when he responds to the Pharisees by saying, “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” He cared more about reaching people lost in sin than being criticized by self-righteous legalists.
PRAYER
Lord, keep us away from criticizing others and give us an understanding heart to see them as you desire. In Jesus’ name Amen
Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE
Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative
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