Jesus reminds his disciples and us that the call we received is to bring people together even those who are not of our “group.”  Moses’ disciples struggled with this as well when they wanted to stop others who were not of their group speaking in God’s name.  Moses answered them, "Would that the LORD might bestow his spirit on them all!"

Jesus reminds his disciples, “For whoever is not against us is for us.”  He reminds them and us that God’s mercy extends to all of humanity. Jesus did not come to save a small group of people. For some people, it is easy to be with those who think as they do, look as they do and act just like them. However, Jesus came to extend God’s mercy and love to all.

Jesus came to bring healing to the world. In order for this healing to become a reality, we must come out of our “comfort zone” in order to encounter Jesus in each other.  Each of us will be challenged to grow in our faith in spite of our differences, challenges, difficulties or obstacles. God’s Spirit will continue to lead us and guide us through life so that in each other we can see God’s face.

Today, Jesus says to his disciples and to us, “Do not prevent people from talking about the good.” The words of Jesus say, “For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink in my name, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward.” All are invited to enter this journey of faith.  

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