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Thought for the week:
Romans 11 verses 1-2 and 29-32. Also Matthew 15 verses 10-28
In Romans 11, Paul reminds us that God is always faithful. He keeps His promises and never gives up on the people He has called. More than that, His mercy reaches far beyond one nation or group of people. His desire is to welcome everyone who turns to Him, whatever their background.
In Matthew 15 (v. 21-28), we meet a woman who was considered an outsider in the land where Jesus was. She did not belong, yet she came to Jesus with great faith, asking Him to heal her daughter. Although the conversation is challenging, she refused to give up because she trusted in His mercy. Jesus praised her faith and answered her prayer, showing that God’s love is for all
who come to Him.
These readings remind us that no one is beyond God’s reach. His invitation is open to everyone. Whatever our past, our questions or our circumstances, we can come to Jesus with confidence, trusting in His unfailing mercy and finding a welcome in Him. MM
Collect
God of glory,
the end of our searching,
help us to lay aside
all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom,
and to give all that we have
to gain the pearl beyond all price,
through our Saviour Jesus Christ.
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