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Living OUT Loud Devotion for May
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Luke 15:1-7
(The Message) By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, “He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends.” Their grumbling triggered this story. Romans 8:38-39
(The Message) For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
Each month the Discipleship Ministry presents a short reflection related to the current ministry focus. This reflection gives you an opportunity to think about and share what you have done or plan to do in the next month to be OUT Loud as a living example of Jesus with skin on. |
| Have you ever felt like you were a part of the “doubtful reputation” crowd, not welcomed, or the lost sheep? I think we all, at one time in our lives, have found ourselves a part of the least, last, and lost. Jesus, time and again, fellowshipped with those who were not a part of the “click” according to the church. Treating them like old friends, inviting them into fellowship, and eating meals with them. I imagine it was quite the party to be at, as Jesus told his stories of forgiveness, inclusion, and everlasting life while the “chosen” stood by questioning and grumbling. We are faced everyday with the choice to celebrate the love of our God, the finding of another lost soul, or to stand on the edges of bias judgment questioning someone’s “right” to be a part of God’s realm. It is in our hospitable acts of kindness toward our neighbor we will find laughter, fellowship, love and the true meaning of total salvation. There is more joy in heaven when one sinner’s life is rescued than over the good people in no need of rescue. God has blessed us all with a “life raft”… I guess one needs to decide if you keep it for yourself or use it for those still in the waters of the least, last and lost. | |
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What will you do to be OUT Loud in fellowship with each other and God; how will you be part of the party celebrating the love of God? Write it down and feel free to share your OUT Loud moment by dropping this page into the collection basket or going to www.StJohnsMCC.org and clicking on the virtual Living OUT Loud wall under Main Menu on the left. We will post these OUT Loud moments in the Friendship Hall and on line and want to hear from you every month! |
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