The tax collector

After Luke 19:1-10 

Is there any man

more hated or despised

than the tax collector?

This one, with joy

in his heart, is so excited

to see him that he climbs

 a tree, the crowds are

so great. The tax collector’s

joy doubles when he calls

to him, telling him he’s

coming to his house.

The righteous ones 

grumble; to stay and

dine with sinners is

beyond reprehensible.

The man smiles; he

knows who has gained

salvation this day.

 

Photograph by Hunters Race at Unsplash Used with permission.

Some Sunday Readings

 

The Last Word in the Book of Ruth – Mitch Chase at Biblical Theology.

 

When You Feel Like a Failure – Barbara at Stray Thoughts.

 

Art Proves We’re More Than Dust in the Wind – Terry Glaspey at The Gospel Coalition.

 

The Dangers of Alone: Five Questions for Single Men – Marshall Segal at Desiring God.