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Thursday February 7^th, Luke 4: 21 and he began by saying to them, "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." 22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. "Isn't this Joseph's son?" they asked.  Some of those gathered must have been proud of this young man from their home town.  The may have had a little pride in what they were able to accomplish through helping to raise him.  That young Jesus, he did so well.  Look what we taught him.  They were right of course, they did teach him.  Part of who Jesus was, was formed listening to the word and being part of the community of faith gathered in that place.  But as with most communities of faith, it had its limits also.  There were the others listening to him, the movers and the shakers who heard the jubilee language and asked, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”  The very words invoke limits and preconceived ideas.  Just who does that uppity kid think he is?  God’s love on the other hand knows no limits, God’s vision knows no limits, and God’s forgiveness knows no limits.  Sometimes breaking the mold is hard.  But then sometimes it is the only thing that can bring growth.  Be open to the word of God in your midst coming from even the cute little places, and be open to the ideas of the kingdom breaking into your life and your concept of it breaking apart.  Remember, God and the kingdom knows no limits, not even the ones you try to place around your life.