Topic:
PEACE TO THIS HOUSEHOLD
14C Sunday Homily, Luke 10:1-9, July 3, 2022
STORY
A man returned to his parked car after shopping to find a note in the front seat which read Dear Sir/Madam: I was about to steal your car when I noticed the bumper sticker on your car, “Peace Be With You.” This made me think. If I steal your car, you will have no peace. I also will have no peace for doing such a thing, as this is my first attempt to steal someone’s car. So, I have decided not to steal your car. Peace be with you. Please remember next time to lock your car. Signed: A would-be car thief.
GOSPEL,
Luke 10:1-9
A)
Jesus tells us that “the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.” He traveled throughout the country of Galilee
and found many sick, blind, and hungry persons. He also had only a few friends, called
disciples, to help him.
B)
Jesus sent out disciples and told them to visit the people and when they
entered a house to greet them with the expression, “Peace to this household.” He wanted people to have peace in their homes
and in their lives.
APPLICATION
TO LIFE
A)
Everyone is important. For example, if we take up a collection now to help the
poor and you give one dollar, it seems like a small amount. But, if everyone
gives a dollar, that would amount to about $400, which is not a small amount. The second thing to remember is that we all
have the ability to bring some peace into the lives of others.
B)
One thing we can do to bring peace to others is to forgive those who may have
wronged you or have hurt you in some way. By saying “I forgive you”, you will bring
peace to others. Another thing we can do
is to be kind when we speak to others. People
need this gentleness which also brings them peace.
CONCLUSION
This
would-be thief brought peace into the car owner’s life. Jesus and his disciples brought peace to
others. Jesus wants us to do the same. Everyone is important and we all have the
ability to help Jesus bring peace to all.
