Matthew 15:1-20
Reflect
Increasingly we are hearing about the benefits and concerns of Artificial Intelligence. One of the many limitations of AI is the lack of ability to be caring.
Chapter 14 closes with Jesus being on a tour that has drawn people to be healed from a horrific life. Not knowing how to handle this, the Jewish leaders resort to nit-picking on small matters. They become consumed with the details, as Jesus is changing the world through deeply bonding with people at the core of their heart, which is where many of them are wounded. While Jesus is lifting people to be brave, committed, generous, faithful, and loving, the religiously powerful are fostering a culture of caution, fear and polarization.
Jesus does care about the details, but not at the expense of authentic faith that is moved to actions of justice and mercy.
The good news that Jesus proclaims brings life changing benefits as it heals us from the inside out. As the love of God pours through us, the poor, imprisoned, ill and oppressed encounter healing.
Jesus, clean my heart so that I can join with Your work of freedom in the lives of those around me. Lead me towards greater generosity. Pour pure thoughts and actions through my heart so that I can make a difference in this troubled culture and experience the joy of your love.
Pastor Dan
Pray
- Pray for our Prime Minister and Premier, Mayor Sohi, your MP, your MLA, and any other government officials God brings to your mind.
- Pray for our Worship Ministries Assistant, Daniel Zander.
- Pray for our Evening Event Hosts, Ethan Okken and Noah Okken