THE SPREAD OF JESUS’ FAME

THE SPREAD OF JESUS’ FAME
THE SEED
“News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon- possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them. Matthew 4:24 NIV

One university quote in their Newsletter, “Nowadays everyone is an editor, and everyone can publish news – especially on social media.” Social media outlets have enabled news to spread faster than traditional means. Imagine how the news of Jesus’ healing ministry quickly spread, drawing people from all over the region. In the time of Jesus, word of mouth was the primary means of communication, yet despite this limitation, the news of Jesus’ power and compassion travelled fast. People witnessed the transformative power of His presence and shared what they saw, spreading His fame across the land. The multitude of ailments and the diversity of those who came to Jesus shows the broad scope of His Ministry—He did not turn anyone away, regardless of their condition or background. The rapid spread of news about Jesus challenges us to reflect on how actively we are sharing the good news of Christ. Just as those who were healed by Jesus couldn’t help but tell others about His miraculous works, we too are called to spread the message of His love, grace, and redemption. As followers of Christ, we are entrusted with the responsibility of being His hands and feet in a hurting world. Let us not grow complacent but actively seek opportunities to share the hope of Jesus in our communities, workplaces, and social circles. Our testimony—whether through words or actions— can be the catalyst for someone’s encounter with the Saviour. Let us draw inspiration from how the news about Jesus spread and become diligent in sharing His love and healing power, knowing that even the smallest acts of kindness can ignite a powerful movement for Christ.

BIBLE READING: Matthew 4: 18-25
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, empower me by your Spirit to share the good news about Jesus with others who are yet to know You.

ITANKALE OKIKI JESU
IRUGBIN NAA
“Òkìkí rẹ̀ sì kàn yí gbogbo Siria ká; wọ́n sì gbé àwọn aláìsàn tí ó ní onírúurú ààrùn, àwọn tí ó ní ìnira ẹ̀mí èṣù, àti àwọn ti o ní wárápá àti àwọn tí ó ní ẹ̀gbà; ó sì wò wọ́n sàn. Matteu 4:24 NIV

Ile-ẹkọ giga kan sọ ninu Iwe iroyin wọn, “Ni ode oni gbogbo eniyan jẹ olukowe, ati pe gbogbo eniyan le ṣe atẹjade awọn iroyin – paapaa lori afefe.” Awọn ona ẹ̀rọ iroyin afefe ti jẹ ki awọn iroyin tan kaakiri ju awọn ọna ibile lọ. Foju inu wo bi iroyin iṣẹ iwosan Jesu ṣe yara tan kaakiri, ti o fa awọn eniyan lati gbogbo agbegbe naa. Ni akoko Jesu, ọrọ ẹnu jẹ ọna ibaraẹnisọrọ, sibẹ pelu idiwọn yii, awọn iroyin nipa agbara ati aanu Jesu tan kale kiakia. Awọn eniyan jẹri agbara iyipada Rẹ, won si so oun ti won ri, eyi ti o mu ki okiki Rẹ kọja ilẹ naa. Oniruru eniyan pelu aisan ti o wá sọ́dọ̀ Jésù fi titobi Iṣẹ́ Rẹ̀ hàn. Kò si ta enikeni nu, láìka ipò wọn sí. Awon nkan wonyi n pè wá níjà láti ronú lórí bí a ṣe ń fi taratara tan ìhìn rere ti Kristi. Gẹ́gẹ́ bí àwọn tí Jésù mú lára dá kò salai so fun àwọn ẹlòmíràn nípa iṣẹ́ ìyanu Rẹ̀, ati pe awa naa láti tan ìhìnrere ìfẹ́, oore-ọ̀fẹ́, àti ìràpadà Rẹ̀ kálẹ̀. Gẹ́gẹ́ bí ọmọlẹ́yìn Kristi, ojúṣe wa ni lati jẹ́ ọwọ́ àti ẹsẹ̀ Rẹ̀ ninu aye yi. Ẹ má ṣe jẹ́ kí a se are, ṣùgbọ́n kí a fi taratara wá àwọn ona láti so nipa ìrètí Jésù ní àdúgbò wa, ibi iṣẹ́, àti àwọn àyíká àwùjọ. Ẹri wa — boya nipasẹ ọrọ tabi iṣe — le jẹ ona fun ẹnikan lati ba Olugbala pade. Ẹ jẹ́ kí a ko eko ninú bí ìròyìn nípa Jésù ṣe tàn kálẹ̀, ki a si ma so nipa ìfẹ́ àti agbára ìwòsàn Rẹ̀, ní mímọ̀ pé iwa rere wa botiwu ko kéré mo le mu opo eniyan wa sodo Kristi.

BIBELI KIKA: Mátíù 4: 18-25
ADURA: Baba Ọrun, fun mi ni agbara nipasẹ Ẹmi rẹ lati ma se ihinrere ti Jesu pẹlu awọn miiran ti wọn ko tii mọ ọ.

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