Jesus was and is, a social
revolutionary. When he healed the sick he did more than cure diseases: he healed the
sickness in a society that would cast these people aside. When he pronounced
his beatitudes upon the people, he was taking up those classes and categories that society deemed to be
unblessed and unblessable. He told these
'sat upon, spat upon, ratted on' people that
they were precious in the kingdom of God. He blessed the children, he spoke to an outcast woman, he hob-nobbed with a wealthy crook.
We are to do likewise.
~ Richard Foster
This time of year should remind us not just of those who are dear and precious to us but those who are alone and forsaken. Where we have opportunity to pray, smile, offer kindness or hospitality, the love of God compels us to do so.
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