Gospel Reflections #804: It's Jesus who takes the first move

Matthew 4:23 "Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people."

Jesus took action on His own initiative.

He sought out those who needed Him and approached them Himself.

Then, Jesus drew near to them, first meeting their needs.

After that, Jesus shared the Gospel, but never forced or coerced anyone.

As He speaks, Jesus melts the hardness of our hearts.

He guides us to follow Him joyfully, by our own choice.

Jesus knows every part of us that is sick—our hearts and bodies.

He comes to us to make us aware of these things and to sow the seed of new life within us.

AUTHOR'S BIO: This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, who resides in Hiroshima, Japan. Masae is a dedicated student of the Bible with a deep passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on Gospel perspectives to reach out to others and spread the message of God's true love through a Christ-centered approach. We are sharing her insights here so that you, too, can experience the joy that comes from knowing and understanding the true Gospel and the love of God through Jesus Christ.