Jun 11, 2016
Focus Reading Lk 7:36-8:3 Direct download of MP3
Life of
the Party
Because of the Lord's Supper and the
banquet parables we so often think of Jesus as the host rather than
the guest at meals. In fact when we read the New Testament we
discover that generally Jesus is the guest at other people’s meals.
He is not an easy guest. Mission, and discipleship, following Jesus
is not only about inviting and attracting people to join us in
church. It is far more, about going to people where they are, being
guests, and announcing God’s love by witnessing our faith and
bringing life to the party. This is what Jesus and the woman did in
today’s gospel reading.
It reminds me of an episode of the
Flintstones. Barney and Fred go to charm school so they can take
their wives to a charity ball. The event is very boring so the
boys, liven up the proceedings. It turns out charm school taught
mostly not manners but how to bring life to the party. Some of the
guests are mortified but the rest have a much more enjoyable time.
We are called to bring life to the party!
Questions for thought and
discussion.
As a church and as individuals how
can we go where the people are, and witness our faith in words and
service? How do we get the gospel into the shopping centres, gyms,
businesses, and homes of our neighbours neighbours?
How do we bring life to non-church
functions, parties, work places and public places?
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