Tell someone the story of what Jesus has done for you.
February 12, 2017
Read: Luke 8:1–8 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 13; Matthew 26:26–50
See that you . . . excel in this grace of giving. 2 Corinthians 8:7
The little boy was only eight when he announced to his parents’
friend Wally, “I love Jesus and want to serve God overseas someday.”
During the next ten years or so, Wally prayed for him as he watched him
grow up. When this young man later applied with a mission agency to go
to Mali, Wally told him, “It’s about time! When I heard what you wanted
to do, I invested some money and have been saving it for you, waiting
for this exciting news.” Wally has a heart for others and for getting
God’s good news to people.
Jesus and His disciples needed financial support as they traveled from one town and village to another, telling the good news of His kingdom (Luke 8:1–3). A group of women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases helped to support them “out of their own means” (v. 3). One was Mary Magdalene, who had been freed from the presence of seven demons. Another was Joanna, the wife of an official in Herod’s court. Nothing is known about Susanna and “many others” (v. 3), but we know that Jesus had met their spiritual needs. Now they were helping Him and His disciples through giving their financial resources.
When we consider what Jesus has done for us, His heart for others becomes our own. Let’s ask God how He wants to use us.
Jesus and His disciples needed financial support as they traveled from one town and village to another, telling the good news of His kingdom (Luke 8:1–3). A group of women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases helped to support them “out of their own means” (v. 3). One was Mary Magdalene, who had been freed from the presence of seven demons. Another was Joanna, the wife of an official in Herod’s court. Nothing is known about Susanna and “many others” (v. 3), but we know that Jesus had met their spiritual needs. Now they were helping Him and His disciples through giving their financial resources.
How might you be a part of getting the good news of salvation to people in your neighborhood and around the world? Tell someone the story of what Jesus has done for you. Write a note of encouragement to someone. Share a gift with a missionary. Pray.
Jesus gave His all; He deserves our all.
INSIGHT:
Jesus honored a sinful woman who washed His feet with her tears,
wiped them dry with her hair, and then poured out an expensive flask of
perfume on His feet (Luke 7:36–50). Assuring the woman that her sins
were forgiven, Jesus tells disgusted religious leaders that she is an
example of one who having been forgiven much loves all the more (v. 47).
It is in this context that we read that some women who had been cured
of evil spirits and various diseases traveled with Jesus to support Him
and His disciples out of their own means. Maybe we can ask ourselves:
What grace and mercy have we received that gives us reason to give
attention, respect, comfort, and encouragement to others?
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