Engaging Others: Generationally
Truett Williams, Associate Pastor | Student Ministry
In this chapter we see Jesus encountering many different
people with different yet significant needs. Jesus goes against the culture by
engaging even touching a man with leprosy. He then demonstrates His power by
healing the Centurion’s slave from a distance. Jesus was willing to go to the
home but the Centurion’s faith impressed Jesus so much that He healed the man
from a distance. Next Matthew records Jesus and his encounter with Peter’s
mother-in-law. Jesus healed her. Jesus then pulls away with His disciples and
encounters a storm that frightens his disciples and demonstrates His power over
the weather. Finally, he has an encounter with two demon possessed men who
recognize that He is the Son of God and Jesus cast the demons out.
In this chapter we see Jesus encountering many people of
many ages. He engages with them, listens to them and seeks to meet needs in
their life. We see a compassionate Jesus, a powerful Jesus, a teacher, a
healer, a savior that people are drawn to. Today as we encounter people may we
been drawn to those who have needs different than our own. We don’t have the
power to heal, but we do possess the love of Christ. We have the tool of
prayer. We have the obligation to show compassion. Jesus used miracles to
demonstrate His power, to satisfy claims that He was the Messiah, but also and
most important was to reveal His saving truth to people.
My challenge for you today is to touch the young and old, your
coworkers, your neighbors, your family. Meet a physical need for someone! Meet
a spiritual need by proclaiming the saving truth of the Gospel with your words
and deeds.
Tweet this: Jesus
always encountering people, touching lives and meeting needs. Imitate Him!
