Though not officially dubbed "Mission Sunday", the annual reading of the "missioning" of the 72 disciples reminds us that we are all called to be missionaries, some even to leave their own country. Sent two by two to towns and villages, these first missionaries were told to live simply, offer peace and mingle with the people, staying with them, eating with them and bringing them the good news of God's kingdom. An amazing formula that has worked and continues to be effective at home and abroad. Yes, missionaries, ambassadors, witnesses for Jesus are needed at home as people slip away from community, especially a faith community, into clusters characterized by people whose ears are plugged with ear buds and eyes cast down on a hand held device which serves as a dance floor for their fingers. Someone needs to crash the barrier with the simple joy of conversation and the beauty of a smile. Eventually people will respond admitting the loneliness of their lives and hunger for "something more." Time, patience, flexibility and willingness to leave our set ways will enable us help others discover WHO has been absent in their lives. Then we too will return to Jesus as did these 72, rejoicing at the wonders God has wrought through us.
Bro. Rene
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