Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish.
Matthew 13:47
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A net full of fish
On the Sea of Galilee fishermen used large dragnets. Everything was hauled in: good fish and fish that Jewish law didn't allow to be eaten, such as fish without scales.
The sorting only happened on the shore. The kingdom first gathers everyone in. The net isn't selective. The sorting comes later, and it isn't the fishermen's job.
Question for today
Do I dare to let people in without sorting them first?
Prayer
Lord, your net is large. Don't let me be a gatekeeper who keeps others out. Amen.