The deeper heart issue
Luke 9:46-48 (The Voice)
Later the close followers of Jesus began to argue over the stupid and vain question, “Which one of us is the greatest disciple?”
Jesus saw what was going on — not just the argument, but the deeper heart issues — so He found a child and had the child stand beside Him.
Jesus: See this little one? Whoever welcomes a little child in My name welcomes Me. And whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. The smallest one among you is therefore the greatest.
Call to Worship
Welcome to this place:
where children and seasoned citizens sit side by side,
where heaven and earth embrace in peace,
where God has been, is, and always will be.
Welcome to this place, as we gather with all of God’s children:
where we find God’s love,
where we hear the tender voice of Jesus,
where the Spirit teaches us new songs.
Welcome to this place, where all is made ready by our God:
where we bring our hunger, and find food;
where we bring our brokenness, and find healing;
where we bring our very selves, and find acceptance.
~ written by Thom Shuman, posted on Lectionary Liturgies
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