March 30

What Happened?

News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them (Matthew 4:24).

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Song: “Let Them See You”

Where would you go when your teeth hurt? To a dentist. Where would you go when you need a checkup? The doctor’s office. Where would you go in ancient Syria when you were ill, paralyzed, or otherwise? Apparently, you knew to go to Jesus.

We recommend good physicians to our friends. We stay with the same doctor when he helps us. In the same way, people knew that about Jesus. Through all the gospels there are stories of people following Jesus around, asking for help, and of Him giving it freely.

Here’s the thing: people will know when we have something that works. People can see the changes in us the same way they would notice if we lost 30 pounds. They’re going to come ask you what you did that works so well. This is one of the greatest evangelical tools we can have in our belt. When we become just a part of what God desires us to be, we stand out. People will ask why we are so patient, why we are so kind or so giving. They notice, and we get to point them to what works: Jesus.

Lord, thank You for working in my life. I pray that You would build in me the character that people notice and that I would have the words to tell them of You when they do. In Your name I pray, amen.