Laurie Beth Jones writes in her delightful book Jesus in Blue Jeans, about how Jesus was able to see life from a totally different perspective from us and how he was always willing to engage with people on the fringes of society. She writes:
"A wise person does not fear the edges and fringes but studies them. Indeed, he or she is often in them - working to make change happen."
Jesus spoke to his followers about being their shepherd, but also indicating something radically new. Jesus said: "I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there will be one flock with one shepherd." (John 10:16)
May God teach us to see those who are living on the fringes of society and to love them with the love of Christ.
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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