“Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him.” Luke 15:1
“And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them’.” Luke 15:2
I marvel at how Jesus – so holy, pure, divine – could draw the exact opposite kind of folks (like me) to Himself . . .and continue to draw them to this day.
Oh Lord, help us receive all those You came for, in Your same Spirit and love. And here’s a simple poem . . .
Well Received
The crowds were forming
bigger than the Pharisees drew
His words were flowing
in a manner that grew
hope and life from what
was crushed and pressed
that gave forgiveness,
freedom and love’s rest.