UNCOMFORTABLE

Jesus did not come into our humanity to make us comfortable.  Anyone reading the words he said will find many places that seem harsh and hard to understand.  There is pain sometimes facing the truth.  Jesus spoke out against the leaders of the church calling them hypocrites.

He spoke out against the rich (imagine what he would say about a charity for the poor spending huge amounts of money on their own pleasures).

He considered no one untouchable even those with leprosy.

He healed the sick on the Sabbath day which was against the Jewish law of rest on the Sabbath.

He declared all relationships as important not just your own family.

He commanded the man who was laying by the healing water feeling sorry for himself because he was not healed; to take up his bed and be healed and stop using excuses.

For several years dad and I attended the Vineyard church and at times all the emotional out breaks made us uncomfortable.  Loving healing prayer can touch you deep inside and release a lot of sorrow and grief.

I know I was taught never to cry because it made others uncomfortable.

A woman came to Jesus and anointed him with oil and washed his feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.  This made his disciples uncomfortable but Jesus accepted it as an act of love.

It was because we went to the Vineyard we met Cathy with her five young girls desperately needing help.  We helped this family in many ways but especially by having them in our hone and living out a healthy lifestyle.  If this was the only reason God called us to that church then it was worth all our discomfort.

Sad news Howard is in hospital.

 Good news Leah was an excellent help.  I did a little in the garden,.  We both have to be careful we do not get overtired and take time for our nap after.  Dad did his walk and Panteli dropped by for a good chat.  He enjoys his walks down at the beach.   A productive day.