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Seen By Christ

From Pastor Andrew’s Sermon yesteday:

In a world where women were discriminated against, Jesus not only saw them as equal, but held them as some of his closest friends and most faithful followers. He entered those places no one else would, and extended his lifegiving good news to those left outcast by others… calling for a lifestyle of inclusive love over everything else…

Today, we’re called to reflect on some difficult questions for ourselves. So, I ask you; Who is it that you have failed to see? That you are currently failing to see? That you have failed to believe in? Who is it that you have judged, cast out, and secluded? When have you failed to bring life to those in need? Have you neglected to offer a drink to those who thirst? Who is it that you have failed to see?

As you come to this table and drink of the cup of salvation – in whatever brokenness you carry, whatever hurts and pains you hold, whatever insecurities you have… in whatever thoughts you have about not being good enough – know that you, just as the Samaritan woman, have been seen by Christ…

Acknowledge your thirst, see him for who he truly is, and receive his living water given freely… Strengthened and renewed, go forth and see others as they, like you, have been seen by him, that they too may come to believe… For in the eyes of Christ – the Savior of the world – all are seen through the lens of love…

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