Risking Our Necks 11052011

GREET PRISCA AND AQUILA, MY CO-WORKERS IN CHRIST JESUS, WHO RISKED THEIR NECKS FOR MY LIFE ROMANS 16:3-4 PRISCA (ALSO CALLED PRISCILLA) and Aquila Were first-century lay missionaries who accompanied Paul on his travels His praise of these two indicates that their dedication was exceptional I wonder if I am ready to risk my neck for the sake of another Could I be that other-centered? These questions lead meto ponder what my motivation For what I do How ready I am to tend to those in need I must constantly consider these things My society pulls me toward individualism and self self-orientation Placing others’ concerns before my own Going the extra mile Doing without something I enjoy Allowing myself to be uncomfortable or inconvenienced These are tiny but significant actions Enable me to risk my neck for the sake of another Readings and Gospel Romans 16:3-9, 22-27 Psalm 145:2-5, 10-11 Luke 16:9-15