And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. Jesus taught, preached, and healed. In other words, he imparted knowledge, gave sermons, and restored health. Think about how selfless these acts are. Jesus' life was devoted to others. If we can be a little less concerned about ourselves and a little more focused on others each day, we can come to know how the Savior's life a little better.
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible emphasizes Christ's visit to all the cities: "He did not confine himself, and his acts of kindness and compassion, to his own city, Capernaum, but he took a circuit throughout all Galilee." There is some debate about whether Christ visited the small villages or just the principle Galilean cities and towns. Certainly, he desired to share the good news to all. I wonder if Christ ever felt worn thin in his calling, as we sometimes do in our busy lives. Did he ache at his inability to visit everyone, or did he cherish the personal visits could make? Perhaps his visit with Mary and Martha shed's some light. When Jesus came into Mary and Martha's home, Mary sat at Jesus' feet while "Martha was cumbered about much serving." (Luke 10:38). Martha inquired of Jesus, "Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone?" Jesus answered, "Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things. But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken from her." In our efforts to serve others, we should focus on President Thomas S. Monson's charge, "Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved."
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Jackie Kemsley
3/26/2018 08:00:46 pm
As always, your blog inspired me.
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Bill Kemsley
3/27/2018 05:56:45 pm
Thanks Grandma!
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Grandma K
10/28/2018 11:35:36 am
I learn so much from all of your blogs
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