Monday, February 8, 2010
Thoughts from Matt 9:9-12
Matt 9:10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. GF Strong has a strong emphasis on community and I have been eating lunch and supper in the day room which is nice because if Laverne can't be there someone there will feed me. It is also nice because I get to know some of the other patients who eat there. I wouldn't describe them as tax collector! - but we are all sinners just a matter of degree and we all need a saviour and often the first step is having someone who will listen to their story. So day by day Laverne and I are learning more about these people. Pray that we will form real friendships with them.
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You are correct John, we need to look on the inside and not the exterior of people; we need to form friendships and give everyone a chance.
ReplyDeleteWe need to listen and hear their stories and put them first for that moment; we may be really surprised and find a good friend.
We pray John many friendships will be formed for you and Laverne around the lunch table.