In my last post we saw how Jesus seemed to fluctuate between going out wide looking for those far off, and narrowing, suggesting only those prepared for the hardship will be able to stick it out. One might be forgiven for asking whether Jesus could make his mind up, and choose one or the other.
Yet the two go together - especially for those commissioned for his service. Thats because going out is going to cost, and the cost will run deep. It will require a generous spirit (hence the shrewd manager parable), and working counter to the prevailing culture. This will not be an easy ride, and one that you cannot just take for granted.
Its certainly leaves no room for thinking 'well I've got the (traditional) badge, so I'm in', as the listening Pharisees may have assumed. Hence the conundrum that Jesus will seek the lost far & wide, while others who thought they were 'in' anyway may well need to think again.
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