I Choose Today to be Christ’s Hands and Feet: Go

As we continue to see the example Jesus left for us regarding how He used His hands and feet, I want to turn to where He went.

In Jesus’ three-year ministry, He went to the people. He went from town to town teaching people – Matthew 9:35 – “Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom.”

He met their physical and spiritual needs – ”… And He healed every kind of disease and illness.” Matthew‬ ‭9‬:‭35‬b ‭NLT‬‬

Jesus went to people’s houses and built relationships with them (even sinners!) – Mark 2:15 – “Later, Levi invited Jesus and His disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. (There were many people of this kind among Jesus’ followers.)”

He sought out the unclean and those who recognize their need for a savior. Mary Magdalene, Matthew (Levi), Zacchaeus. He was even chastised for eating and communing with such sinners. But that didn’t deter Jesus from going to the people; the ones who broken and needed healing.

He intentionally  “…came to seek and to save the lost.” He went to where they were! He loved on them when everyone else washed their hands of them. Wherever He went, He showed God’s love; after all, that is why God sent Jesus to us, right (John 3:16)?

Jesus also commissioned us to go and tell our stories of Christ’s redeeming grace to the world (Matt 28 & Mark 16).

So, where does our feet take us? Are we being intentional about following Jesus’ example of going, seeking, sharing, forgiving, giving, loving? What are some ways we can do this?

Let’s take a moment to reflect on how we can follow Jesus’ example in our own lives. How can we intentionally go, seek, share, forgive, give, and love those around us? Take a moment to pray and ask God to guide your steps and use you as His hands and feet in your sphere of influence.

“Heavenly Father, help us see the people who need Your love today. Guide our steps, as we long to be Your hands and feet to those in our sphere of influence, meeting their needs as You lead. And as we dedicate ourselves to Your service, may our lives serve as a beacon, inspiring others to join in Your work. Multiply the hearts devoted to You through acts of love towards one another. In the name of Jesus, Amen.”