Jesus’ Private Ministry
Ever feel like God only shows up in the big moments, the grand cathedrals, or the spotlight? Matthew 8 paints a different picture. Jesus, fresh from a powerful public healing, steps right into Peter’s home. No crowds, no fanfare, just a feverish woman lying in bed. He touches her hand, and the fever vanishes.
Notice two beautiful truths here.
First, Jesus walked into a home. His wonders aren’t confined to dazzling public stages. He meets needs in quiet corners, in the very rooms where we live our ordinary lives. Ministry begins not out there, but right here, with the people under your own roof, in your neighborhood, in your everyday. God cares about the unseen aches and the private pains.
Second, what did she do after healing? She “got up and began to wait on Him.” Her response wasn’t a well-deserved rest, but immediate service. Healing isn’t just about feeling better; it’s about finding purpose. When God touches our lives, when He lifts our burdens, the natural overflow is a desire to serve. Let this story remind you that your home is a sacred space where God actively ministers, and where your service can begin. You don’t have to travel 10,000 miles to a foreign land to serve. You can serve where you are.
I’m Lonnie Davis and these are thoughts worth thinking.