Day 24: February 20

February 20th, 2024
by Jongseung Park
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Matthew 9:27-38

SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT
35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction.
36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few;
38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

OBSERVATION
⬆️ Jesus saw the suffering, pain, and sorrow of His people and was moved with compassion for them (v. 36).

⬆️ Jesus cares about both our spiritual and physical needs (v. 29, 35). He heals our spiritual brokenness (sin) and also addresses our physical ailments.

⬆️ Jesus asks us if we have faith and assures us that according to our faith it will be done to us (v. 28-29). HOWEVER, we must remember the fact that Jesus has never asked about the size of our faith. He said that even with a tiny faith like a grain of mustard seed, nothing will be impossible for us (Matt 17:20)

⬇️ The world is full of people who need spiritual salvation and physical help. They are seeking God and asking His help (v. 27, 36-38).

⬇️ There are those who deliver the Gospel and lead people to Jesus, as well as those who oppose and slander God's work, hindering people from coming to Him (v. 31-34).

⬆️ (38). Jesus desires for more people to join His work of spreading the Gospel, bringing, healing, and helping others. He is looking for laborers for His harvest (v. 38).

APPLICATION
➡️ Matthew 9:27-38 reveals Jesus' incredible compassion and love. He saw the suffering and sorrow of people, and His heart was moved to prayer, healing, and help. We, too, are called to follow His example and actively practice compassion towards the world's pain. Jesus didn't just address spiritual matters; He also healed physical ailments. Many around us struggle with life's challenges. We can pray for them, provide practical assistance, and share Jesus' love.

Today, Jesus invites me to join His work. Yes, living a life of compassion following Jesus' example isn't easy, but it brings immense joy and meaning. I must strive to practice His compassion and make the world a warmer and more loving place, a true Kingdom of God.
So, I will practice Jesus' compassion by being attentive to those around me, empathizing with their pain and sorrow, and engaging in good work to help those in need. I will be involved in our church outreach for ...

PRAYER
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Archive

 2024
 January
Drawing CLOSER Day 1: January 28Day 2: January 29Day 3: January 30Day 4: January 31
 February
Day 5: February 1Day 6: February 2Day 7: February 3Day 8: February 4Day 9: February 5Day 10: February 6Day 11: February 7Day 12: February 8Day 13: February 9Day 14: February 10Day 15: February 11Day 16: February 12Day 17: February 13Day 18: February 14Day 19: February 15Day 20: February 16Day 21: February 17Day 22: February 18Day 23: February 19Day 24: February 20Day 25: February 21Day 26: February 22Day 27: February 23Day 28: February 24Day 29: February 25Day 30: February 26Day 31: February 27Day 32: February 28Day 33: February 29
 March
Day 34: March 1Day 35: March 2Day 36: March 3Day 37: March 4Day 38: March 5Day 39: March 6Day 40: March 7Day 41: March 8Day 43: March 10Day 44: March 11Day 45: March 12Day 46: March 13Day 47: March 14Day 48: March 15Day 49: March 16Day 50: March 17Day 51: March 18Day 52: March 19Day 53: March 20Day 54: March 21Day 55: March 22Day 57: March 24Day 58: March 25Day 59: March 26Day 60: March 27Day 61: March 28Day 62: March 29Day 63: March 30Day 64: March 31
 September
Reading Plan : Paul's letter to the Romans0. Background: The Social and Cultural Context in Romans1. Romans 1:1-7 - Introduction and the Gospel2. Romans 1:8-17 - Paul’s Thanksgiving and The Power of the Gospel. The righteous shall live by faith? - Roman 1:17 3: Romans 1:18-23 - The Revelation of God’s Wrath and Human IdolatryUnderstanding the Indictment of Homosexual Conduct in Romans 1:24-284. Romans 1:24-32 - Human Sin and Degradation 5. Romans 2:1-11 - God’s Impartial Judgment6. Romans 2:12-29 - The Law and Its Limitations7. Romans 3:1-8 - The Law and God’s Faithfulness8. Romans 3:9-20 - All Under Sin9. Romans 3:21-31 - Righteousness Through Faith and the Law’s Role 10. Romans 4:1-8 - Abraham’s Faith and Justification11. Romans 4:9-17 - The Righteousness of Faith and Abraham’s Faith12. Romans 4:18-25 - Abraham’s Faith and God’s Promise13. Romans 5:1-5 - Peace and Hope Through Faith
 October
14. Romans 5:6-11 - The Assurance of Salvation Through Christ’s Death15. Romans 5:12-17 - The Role of Adam and Christ16. Romans 5:18-21 - The Contrast of Sin and Grace17. Romans 6:1-14 - Death to Sin and New Life18. Romans 6:15-23 - The Results of Sin and the Fruit of Righteousness 19. Romans 7:1-6 - The Law and Relationship with Christ 20. Romans 7:7-13 - The Law and Sin 21. Romans 7:14-25 - The Struggle Between Sin and Righteousness
 November
22. Romans 8:1-11 - The Work of the Spirit and Christian Freedom23. Romans 8:12-17 - Walking in the Spirit: Embracing Suffering on the Path to Glory

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