Jesus had important information of good news to share with the world, and He did this in part by taking care of the immediate needs of people who came to Him. Likewise, in whatever ways God has enabled and empowered us, as imitators of Christ, we are called to meet the immediate needs of those around us. Let the word of God encourage you to see how God has blessed you with the purpose of sharing His love with others.

Matthew 4:24-25

24 So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them. 25 And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis, and from Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What does v24 indicate was a primary reason Jesus' fame spread and people came to Him?

+ What did Jesus do for those who came to Him with needs? [v24]

+ After Jesus met the various needs of the people who came to see Him, what did the people do? [v25]

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there a sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ Have you turned a blind eye to the needs of others, not gone to places where you would see those in most desperate need, or been blessed by God without blessing others? How can you correct this?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ Whose need can you meet, which can provide the opportunity to further share God's love through the gospel?