At the invitation of Jesus, Levi, the tax collector leaves his customs post, gets up, and follows him. The Greek word here translated as "got up" is the same word used to describe the resurrection of Jesus. His "getting up" was truly a birth into new life; he was transformed from tax collector and all the baggage that came with it, to disciple, evangelist, saint. He leaves us with an example of what conversion and following Jesus are. He reminds us of the daily conversions we need if we are to follow Jesus in his mission to show mercy to all. When the Pharisees question the disciples why Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners, Jesus overhears them and answers that he has come as a physician to bring healing especially to sinners, and not the righteous, who do not need him. Are we able to bring that healing to others? If not, we indeed need on-going conversion...resurrection.
Bro. Rene
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