God Our HealerSample

“Compassion That Moves”

Matthew 9:35 offers a beautiful snapshot of Jesus’ ministry, one marked by teaching, proclaiming, and healing. As He moved through towns and villages, He showed us the heart of God: a heart full of compassion and action for people in need.

Three key aspects stand out in this verse:

1. Teaching in Synagogues:
   Jesus shared God’s truth, guiding people into understanding God’s kingdom and how to live in it. He knew that transformation begins with knowing God’s Word.
2. Proclaiming the Good News:
   Jesus announced hope—the good news that God’s kingdom is breaking into the world, offering salvation and new life to everyone.
3. Healing Every Disease and Sickness:
   Jesus’ compassion led Him to heal physical and spiritual brokenness, showing God’s love through tangible acts.

Jesus didn’t stay in one place or limit His ministry to comfortable settings. He moved intentionally into the everyday lives of people through teaching, proclaiming, and healing.

As His followers today, we are called to reflect that same compassion:

• To share God’s truth in love,
• To bring hope through the message of Jesus,
• To serve and care for those who are hurting.

Our world still needs this kind of compassionate, active faith.

Living It Out Today:

• Are you open to learning and growing in God’s Word, so you can share His truth?
• How can you proclaim hope in your everyday conversations and actions?
• Who around you needs healing—physical, emotional, or spiritual—that you might pray for or serve?

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your example of compassion and action. Help me to have Your heart for those around me—to teach, to share the good news, and to bring healing in whatever way I can. Give me the courage to step out of my comfort zone and be Your hands and feet in this world. In Your name, Amen.