Jesus Loves to Work!

Matthew 4:23-25

Jesus' ministry takes off in Galilee, and in just these 3 verses we see summed up all that He did; teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, healing every disease and sickness among the people,

News about Him spread all over Syria, (a neighbouring country) and people brought to Him all who were; ill with various diseases, suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and paralytics, and Jesus healed them.

Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis (Ten Cities), Jerusalem and Judea, and the region across the Jordan, all followed Him.

(And I thought I was busy!)

This means Jesus' ministry was not just a wandering around looking for things to happen. He had a purpose and plan, and He made room in His life for the success of that plan. That is, Jesus taught, preached and healed, and the more that came to Him, the more He did this.

Now, what are the implications for my busy life? To follow Jesus' example I need to know what my purposes are, keeping them simple, and then clear my agenda to get just those things done. - Oh-but I LIKE some extraneous details and activities. Can't I keep a few for my own pleasure and relaxation?

PRAYER:

PRAYER: Lord, what exactly is my main purpose in this life and world? I see if I do only that, I should have enough time to get it done. It's those extras I keep adding which crowd me; I need Your strength to trim them out. The promises and commitment I've made make that appear impossible or very painful.

God's Purpose for me Works I've added...
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