Monday Ministry - Showing the Love of Jesus

Can you think of people that make you feel uncomfortable? Do they look different, have a disease, or have a disability? God doesn't want us to ignore these people. They need to see Jesus' love, too. Jesus was a good example of helping people who were different. He healed men with a disease called leprosy and a man filled with demons.

In the book of Acts, in the Bible, Jesus commanded the Jews to go witness to the Samaritans. However, the Jews didn't want to obey Jesus, because they didn't like the Samaritans. Plus, they knew that the Samaritans hated them. Philip was the first man, that we know of, that obeyed this command. When the other Jews were fleeing Saul's persecution, Philip went to Samaria. He spoke to the people and God used him to heal people who were lame, paralyzed, and filled with evil spirits. The Samaritans were so happy about the miracles that they wanted to accept Jesus as their Savior.

Jesus told us to go and make disciples of all nations. He didn't say - except for the people we don't like. When we obey and tell others about Jesus, lives are changed for eternity. People who are different and alone, will feel comforted knowing that a Christian cared about them. Jesus loved us, and died on the cross for us - knowing that we were sinners, rebellious, and had nothing to offer Him.

Let's challenge ourselves to reach out to people who are different or make us feel uncomfortable.

Can you think of anyone?

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