Hospitality, Sometimes in Unexpected Places

Moment of Clarity With Rev. Lorrie Daly-Price

Jesus’ life has been a continuous flurry of activity as he moves from one event to the next. All are amazed at his miracles and the wisdom of his preaching. Jesus has selected his team of disciples and the ministry is making great headway. That is until the reading we hear this week from Mark’s gospel. Jesus has gone home to Nazareth where he is met with a combination of amazement, resentment and open hostility. This was obviously not a social visit where Jesus came to see friends and family. He came as a teacher and a rabbi, with his disciples in tow. Those who heard him became critical of his wisdom and power. They took offence at. So, Jesus packs up his campaign and for the first time he empowers the twelve disciples and sends them off to other lands to share the good news.