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They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.
Matthew 14:36 NLT

At our house last night we talked about pets and how most of us just seem to love our own...
All
All who touched him
Jesus keeps pushing things bigger...his heart is big enough that he has space for all... & he challenges our horizons too... to be more inclusive, to be more open, to love more, to give more, to forgive more...
To break out of the patterns & thinking of our upbringing or even our church - & love like He did.
Love for all.
Imagine the scene with people bringing their sick friends and family, trying to get close to Jesus, and as  people were healed the crying and shouting and joy - chaotic (in a good way)
People from all walks of life, all parts of society, all ethnic groups...there's room for all with Jesus & we need to have the same heart
#all

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