Great message. It's been said that judgement is pride's favorite disguise. I heard a joke a while back. There will be two kinds of people who welcome us at heaven's gate. The people who you are surprised to see there and the people who are surprised to see you there.
I was struck by the question “are they moving toward Jesus?” Agree it is appropriate to welcome them. Then this thought— what if they aren’t moving toward Jesus? Seems perhaps even more reason to reach out, to invite.
Your words are causing me to look deeply at my inner intentions with all that is going on in our country. Am I blaming others for cruelty when I may have contributed to the marginalization of people? What am I doing to speak out and cause a change in what has been the status quo that has benefitted the privileged? How can I be welcoming to people who make me uncomfortable?
Great message. It's been said that judgement is pride's favorite disguise. I heard a joke a while back. There will be two kinds of people who welcome us at heaven's gate. The people who you are surprised to see there and the people who are surprised to see you there.
I was struck by the question “are they moving toward Jesus?” Agree it is appropriate to welcome them. Then this thought— what if they aren’t moving toward Jesus? Seems perhaps even more reason to reach out, to invite.
Absolutely. I would argue there is never a time to not be inviting people to Jesus’ table
Your words are causing me to look deeply at my inner intentions with all that is going on in our country. Am I blaming others for cruelty when I may have contributed to the marginalization of people? What am I doing to speak out and cause a change in what has been the status quo that has benefitted the privileged? How can I be welcoming to people who make me uncomfortable?
These are great questions, Susan. Thanks for taking the time to reflect on all this!