July 7, 2023

Mt 9:9-13

The Gospel begins with Matthew’s call from Jesus to follow. He could be seen as an unlikely candidate for discipleship and yet he follows immediately. In the company of tax collectors and sinners, the Pharisees confront the disciples about Jesus choosing to have fellowship with such people. Jesus responds to this by telling them that mercy far outweighs their skewed understanding of who God is and what God wills for his people.

You call us to follow you. You help us carry our burdens. You forgive our sins. You love us.

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