What must I do to inherit eternal life?
The lawyer asks a legitimate question, a question that appears to want a real answer. He engages in dialogue with Jesus that seems to desire an honest response. What does it really mean to follow the law? To live the law? We need regular reminders, constant instruction, of what it means to be a citizen in the Kingdom of God. We wonder every day. We question every day. We should, really, wake up each day and ask Jesus, pray fervently, where and how can I act out the Kingdom? See and help whom Jesus sees and helps?

The man in the ditch reminds us what it feels like to be forgotten by others -- and perhaps even God. The feeling of loneliness and forsakenness invites compassion and empathy for all who experience it. And our invitation to join in what God is doing in bringing healing to the whole world.

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In the service of LOVE,
Pastors Dennis and Heather Drake