Text: Matthew 9:18-38
Jesus Christ continued to perform miracles: He restored Jairus’ daughter to life; (vv. 18-19), vv. 18-19, 23-26); He healed the lady who had a flow of blood for twelve years (vv. 20-22); He restored the sight of two blind men (vv. 27-30). The blind men called Jesus Christ the “Son of David” because this was the honorable way of recognising Jesus Christ as the Messiah and it was known that the Messiah would be a descendant of David (Isaiah 9:7).
In this Chapter, one wonders why the Pharisees, who should have received Jesus Christ heartily and gladly, instead intensely hated and accused Him of committing sins like befriending outcasts, serving Satan, blasphemy and impiety. The reasons were 4 fold: (i) He uncovered their wrong motives; (ii) He provided a better alternative to their religious authority; (iii) He loosened their grip over the people, (iv) He disapproved their dear beliefs. Despite the Pharisees being in authoritative office, Jesus Christ saw multitudes weary and scattered like sheep without a shepherd (v.36).
The harvest indeed is plentiful; what part are you doing in the harvest field?
Meditate on verses 36-38: How are you going to apply them to your life?
Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray that You enable me to believe that nothing is impossible with You so that I can be an effective worker in Your harvest field. Amen.