I walked to the church this morning and took out my key to
open the back door. As I was inserting my key into the lock I noticed a
horrible looking insect on the ground. Not sure what it was. It looked like a
cross between spider and a granddaddy long leg. It was ugly. I reached out my
foot and stepped on it. I squished the
life out of it. Then I wondered. How many people have we stomped on at the door
of the church? A few I am sure. Sometimes it has been by mistake. Sometimes out
of ignorance. Sometimes because they just looked like detestable creatures. And
yet our Lord has anointed us to preach good news to the poor. He has sent us to
proclaim freedom to the captives. To help the blind recover their sight. To set
free those who are oppressed and proclaim the grace of God.
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