There’s no such thing as a
problem too massive or a person too far gone for Jesus. Matthew 8:16 gives us a
stunning snapshot of His heart and His ministry style: “He cast out the evil
spirits with a simple command, and He healed all the sick.” Did you catch that?
All. Not most. Not just the easy cases. Jesus ministered to every single person
who came—and He didn’t turn anyone away. Even after a long, draining day of
ministry, He kept going. He ministered relentlessly. And He ministered to all.
That tiny word “all” packs a
holy wallop. It shouts of inclusiveness, compassion, and divine capacity. Jesus
didn’t screen people for worthiness, status, or potential. He simply met their
need. And in doing so, He gave us a living, breathing picture of what ministry
looks like when it’s powered by the heart of God.
Here’s the game-changer:
Jesus isn’t just our Savior—He’s our example. Our model. He said, “As the
Father has sent me, even so I am sending you” (John 20:21). His life shows us
the kind of ministry we’re called to: Spirit-led, people-centered, and grace-fueled.
We’re not called to serve only when it’s convenient or to those we prefer. Like
Jesus, we’re called to minister relentlessly—and to all.
This means staying
available, even when we’re worn out. It means looking past labels and loving
the broken. It means letting the Spirit of Christ nudge us past the edges of
our comfort zone—because real ministry rarely fits into a tidy schedule or a
tiny circle of friends. If you come across someone who is hurting, confused, or
bound, don’t wait for the perfect moment—minister in the power of His Word,
just like Jesus did.
Let’s not be picky with our
compassion or stingy with our service. Jesus wasn’t. And as we follow His lead,
we’ll see lives transformed—not by our strength, but by His Spirit working
through us.
May the Lord grant you the heart of Jesus today—a heart that loves without limits, serves without hesitation, and welcomes all who come. May His example spark in you a passion to minister relentlessly, just as He did—for the glory of God and the good of others.
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