Scripture:

'Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh. Rejoice and leap for joy on that day! Behold, your reward will be great in heaven. For their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way. But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.' (Luke 6 20-21 & 23-24)

Reflection:

Jesus has an uncanny knack of turning all that you hold dear, upside down!! He presents a totally different standard of living, in fact, the opposite of the world’s standard. He says that the poorer you are, the more blessings you will receive. Indeed, the teachings of Jesus can only be described as radical.

We must always remember that Jesus came for the last, the least and the lost. He came to bring glad tidings to the poor and freedom to the oppressed. He provided hope for the hopeless and taught the people the importance of faith. Then He asked them to be servant of all if they wanted to be the greatest. In short, He wants all followers to be like Him and to walk in His path.

What then can we do this week for the last, the least and the lost?

Lyn Hayes