Jesus enters Jehrico. The most despised man in town is Zaccheus who has grown rich as Chief Tax Collector. The leaders of Jehrico offered Jesus their hospitality but Jesus chose to eat with Zaccheus and to stay overnight in his home. Luke 19:7 \u201cAnd when they saw it they all murmured, \u201cHe has gone in to spend the night with a man who is a sinner.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n
In John 21:15ff, Jesus meets with Peter following the resurrection. He asks Simon Peter, son of John, three times, \u201cDo you love me?\u201d\u009d Each time Peter responds affirmatively. And Jesus charges Peter, \u201cFeed my sheep, feed my lambs, feed my sheep.\u201d\u009d Earlier, on the night before His crucifixion, John 15:12 records Jesus as saying, \u201cThis is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.\u201d\u009d Just what Jesus told the teacher of the Law in the parable of the Good Samaritan.<\/p>\n
Moses brought all the people to the Promised Land, not just the Commandos. I have believed that was my calling for almost fifty years now. For me to walk toward Jesus means looking among all Jesus sheep and lambs, not just some select few.<\/p>\n
I question neither the sincerity or the commitment of those who feel called to other paths on the way to Jesus. After all, \u201cIn my Father\u2019s House there are many mansions. As I have
\npreached for many years, with God there is always more and with scripture there is always more. I believe that we all see through the glass darkly and that we are sinners who need to be saved by grace. Finally, as we yearn for god\u2019s truth, it is better to have all voices at the table, not only those of our own choosing.<\/p>\n