Matthew and Zacchaeus. Tax collectors hated and despised by their own people. Yet Jesus counted them among his ‘friends.’ Hmm!
At any given moment most of us could possibly think of someone who we would deem as unworthy of any grace or love (enemies, murderers/killers, terrorists, insurrectionists, vagrants, etc.). But in reality, we too are never really deserving of God’s love, but yet he extends it freely to all. And his love knows no bounds or limits and covers a multitude of sins – OURS. Acceptance of the gift doesn’t make us better than the next person, it just makes us aware of our own needs. God wants everyone to know of his love and has given us the honor and privilege of sharing it. As you face the day remember his love knows no color or circumstances it cannot touch.
Until Monday……
Pastor Botts
“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful……the grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” – I Timothy 1:12,14
P.S. - Don't forget to set your clock ahead 1-hour this Saturday night as we move into Daylight Savings Time.
At any given moment most of us could possibly think of someone who we would deem as unworthy of any grace or love (enemies, murderers/killers, terrorists, insurrectionists, vagrants, etc.). But in reality, we too are never really deserving of God’s love, but yet he extends it freely to all. And his love knows no bounds or limits and covers a multitude of sins – OURS. Acceptance of the gift doesn’t make us better than the next person, it just makes us aware of our own needs. God wants everyone to know of his love and has given us the honor and privilege of sharing it. As you face the day remember his love knows no color or circumstances it cannot touch.
Until Monday……
Pastor Botts
“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful……the grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” – I Timothy 1:12,14
P.S. - Don't forget to set your clock ahead 1-hour this Saturday night as we move into Daylight Savings Time.
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