#248. Rev. David Hockett - October 30

Last Sunday, we heard a story about gratitude. A story about how the world, the landscape of our lives is changed when Jesus and the Kingdom draw near. The story of the 10 lepers points to the transformation and renewal that Christ brings, and how the corresponding awareness that all of life is a windfall should move us to a life of joy and thanksgiving
This week that theme continues as we hear the story of Jesus’ encounter with a tax collector named Zacchaeus.(Luke 19:1-10) Christ’s table fellowship with Zacchaeus, who the good religious folk were sure was beyond the love and welcome of God, points to God’s strange Kingdom where forgiveness, love, welcome, and grace are offered to all. God, in Christ redefines who’s “deserving” of a seat at the table and that changes how we relate to our neighbors and our possessions.