Scripture: Ephesians 2:17
When he came, he announced the good news of peace to you who were far away from God and to those who were near.
Thought for the Day: Though these words could be easily overlooked, Paul uses them as just another way of speaking about the character of God’s grace. The message of Jesus is not looking for the audience that is most accessible or the most receptive. Though many people today look for a job with the highest salary that requires the least amount of work, what we find in Jesus is a calling that requires a lot of work with very few tangible rewards. Most of us would be willing to speak about Christ to those who are already having the conversation, but the challenge is to seek out those who remain far away. The grace of God in Jesus is for both, and God is looking for those who are willing to stretch themselves.
Prayer: Let me continue to look beyond the comfortable and well known. Call me, O God who has gifted all of humanity with the Good News. Call me so that I might give witness to this Good News, a Good News for those who are near and those who are far. Amen.
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