June 14, 2026 -- Matthew 14:34-36 -- Unable to stop telling others

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34 And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent around to all that region and brought to him all who were sick 36 and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well. Matthew 14:34-36 ESV
 
Notice that the men of Gennesaret recognized Jesus. The original language signifies that the men of that region had likely heard Jesus speak before. That makes sense, Gennesaret is just a few miles from Capernaum. So, there is little doubt the men of Gennesaret had heard Jesus before. Or they knew Him by reputation. What they knew of Jesus was so electrifying to them, they sent around to all that region to alert people: “Jesus is here.”
 
I want to rest on that for a moment. I wonder if we, as a little gathering, have that same zeal, or enthusiasm for Jesus? Whatever it is we know of Jesus, it is enough to have us invite anyone we know to come to church? Perhaps to compel your friends to join us on Wednesdays? Whatever it is you know of Jesus, is it enough to cause us to want others to know Him as well?! If not, then what is your picture of Jesus? Reexamine it. The Bible shows that anyone who has met Jesus immediately either hates Him, or feels so drawn to Jesus that they tell others and invite others.
 
Sometimes we think we need to know the whole Bible, all the theological issues and be thoroughly educated about Jesus before we tell anyone about Him. The Bible shows us something radically different. With whatever knowledge men or women have, they rush out and invite others to see Jesus. They invite others to come see Him and hear Him.
 
Father in heaven, how great and wondrous is the salvation love You have lavished on us in Jesus Christ! Forgive us for the hoarding greediness by which we keep this wonderful news to ourselves. Or selfish attitude which closes the door to people who are not like us. Spirit of the Living God, cause us to recklessly invite people from the East and the West, the North and the South so that they too will feast at the banqueting table our Father has spread for us in Christ and they will also be transformed by our Savior-King. Amen.
 
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