Mark 2: 13-27
Jesus calls the tax collector.
Tax collectors were not your most likely followers of Jesus. The tax collectors were considered by some to be in the the category of sinners.
Jesus was 'living on the edge'.
To live on the edge is an idiom which means to have a type of life in which
you are often involved in exciting or dangerous activities.
Jesus placed himself in exciting and dangerous situations throughout his public ministry. He was not fearful of confrontation. He was not concerned with what others thougth about his actions.
He was certainly aware as word spread to all of what he was saying and doing. He knew his personal safety was in jeopardy, but he kept calmly moving among the peoples. He was busy about his father's business....spreading love and compassion.
As Jesus walked along the edge of the sea he was able to see the solid land on one side and the fluid water on the other hand. On the edge he was part of both; he could see the contrast. He is always able to see the contrast between good and evil. He is able to see the contrast within a person's soul. He is able to see the contrast in what you say and in how you live your life.
He is able to see the contrast between what we appear to be and what we are really.
This can bring a certain amount of comfort...knowing that your intentions are clearly seen by God. Some choose to ignore or deny this quality about God.
We can live our life on the edge too...stand up for what you know to be truth...speak kindly of others...express appreciation for the small things in your life...love without boundaries.
I chose this image of a person walking on the beach in order to capture the contrast of land and sea.
This kaleidoscope image shows both edges along the hexagon and contrasting colors.
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