Point of Contact - Matthew 14:34-36
The four gospels in the New Testament give a different point of view of Jesus and His ministry on earth before He ascended into the heavens. However, each gospel showed Jesus doing good, healing the sick, performing miracles, and even raising the dead.
There are more than 25 recorded accounts of Jesus healing the blind, the lame, the diseased, the demon possessed and even the dead. In most instances people asked and begged Him for healing. On other occasions He was moved by compassion. Jesus saw a sorrowful mother grieving over her son and He raised him from the dead during the funeral procession. In most instances Jesus healed when He saw faith in action.
One day, when Jesus had crossed over to a coastal town called Gennesaret, on the western side of the Sea of Galilee, people recognized Him. They immediately spread the word that He was there and they brought those that were sick. The people begged Jesus to let them just touch the hem of His garment. He didn’t have to lay His hands on them because they had heard about Jesus and they believed that touching the hem of His garment would be enough to bring them healing. They were not disappointed. As many as touched His hem were made perfectly well.
Perhaps these people had heard about the woman with the issue of blood who was healed when she pushed her way through a crowd and touched the hem of Jesus’ garment. Jesus did not know who had touched Him until He asked and she replied. The point is when people heard that Jesus was close to them they brought the sick, the lame, and those in need of healing to Jesus believing that He could heal them. They heard, they spread the word, and they brought people to Him. How much more should we, today, spread the word of Jesus, His loving kindness and grace towards us and those we know?
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Personal Development Tip of the week:
Each one of us represents Jesus and we are to do the works that He commanded us to do as His followers and children. He said “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons.” You may not feel that you have the power to do that yet, but living a Christian life is a journey and as we grow we know that God has given us the power to do good works while we are on the earth. We can share our faith, invite someone to church, and we can pray for those in need even if we are baby Christians. Faith grows as we practice our faith and believe even for the little things. If we are faithful in little God will bless us with more. (Matthew 25:23) Use what you have and trust that God is faithful to His promises. (Numbers 23:19)
Question Of The Week? How are you sharing your faith with others?
Prayer for the week
Lord I thank You for being my rock and foundation when I feel insecure and unstable. I can be confident and strong because my trust is in You. No matter what challenges I am facing You are there with me to help me in every area of my life. Today is a great day in Jesus name, Amen.
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Do you know Jesus?
If you have never asked Jesus to be the leader of your life and forgive you of all your sins, this is the right time to act. Pray this simple prayer and believe it in your heart: “Dear God, Your Word says that You loved me so much that You sent Your Son Jesus to die on the cross for me. I want to be saved and have all my sins forgiven, past, present, and future. Forgive me now as I receive Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior. You promised me salvation and an abundant life. I believe and receive Your free gift. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and help me grow stronger in You each day, in Jesus name I pray, Amen.” (John 3:16)
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.
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