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Bringing Men to Jesus

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As Christians, we ought to bring all types of folks to Jesus. Following the pattern set forth in the Gospels, we ought to bring:

The Sick

Matthew 4:24 – “So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, epileptics, and paralytics, and he healed them.”

Matthew 8:16 – “That evening they brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick.”

The Insane

Matthew 9:32 – “As they were going away, behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to him.”

Those whom the Church Fails to Help

Mark 9:17-20 – “And someone from the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a spirit that makes him mute. And whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid. So I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able.” And he answered them, “O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me.” And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth.”

The Helpless

Luke 5:18-19 – “And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus, but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.”

The Blind

Luke 18:35,40 – “As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging…And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near…”

The Seekers

John 1:41-42 – “He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “So you are Simon the son of John? You shall be called Cephas” (which means Peter).”

John 12:20-22 – “Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.”

The Doubters

John 1:45-46 – “Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’ Nathanael said to him, ‘Can anything good come out of Nazareth?’ Philip said to him, ‘Come and see.'”

The Sinful

John 8:3 – “The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst”

The Sorrowing

John 11:28 – “When she had said this, she went and called her sister Mary, saying in private, ‘The Teacher is here and is calling for you.'”

What about you? Do you know anyone who is sick? helpless? blind? seeking? doubting? sinful? Chances are, your answer is “yes”. Take these men and women to Jesus.

Comments

  3. Mark 9:29 And He said unto them this kind can come forth by nothing but by prayer and fasting

    James 2:24 You see then how that by works a man is justified and not by faith only

    John 14:15 If you love me keep MY commandments

    John 14:23 JESUS answered and said unto him If a man love ME he will keep my WORDS and MY father will love him and we will come unto him and make our abode with him

  4. I am bringing my Pastor before the Lord this morning, in prayer. The Pastor of our congregation is a man who studies hard, he loves the Lord. It is evident through his actions, his words and his ministry.

    I am bringing “Pat G.” before the Lord today. I have not seen any of his posts in 6 weeks (unless he is using another username). “Pat G.” had eye surgery, I think.

    I am bringing my best friend’s neighbor before the Lord today. The neighbor is not neighborly. We are supposed to pray for those who persecute us (enemies?).

    I am praying for the team of the BLB today.

    I am praising God today for His Amazing Grace. I am a sinner saved by that grace. Have a great day, everyone!
    love, Debi

  6. We are very blessed that GOD doesn’t see us as man sees us: I thank HIM for HIS Grace, Mercy, Loving Kindness, Wonderous Love and all that is good that comes from above. I must live to GLORIFY HIM.

    Giving All Honor and Glory to My LORD and SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST,

    AMEN,
    Veronica

  7. We should bring the people that are dying. ( my five year old daughter)
    We should bring the people who don’t believe in Jesus. ( my eight year old son says)
    We should bring everyone. ( my fourteen year old)
    We should bring ourselves and our children. (me)

  8. We must stand up and defend our God given rights and freedoms, if we don’t, the tyrant in Washington D.C. will have his way

  9. Ephesians 4:15 Speaking the truth out of LOVE, remember when you speak God’s Word out of Love, and if there response isn’t what you expected, that’s ok, don’t beat up yourself because the Word says to speak it out of love, that’s our job. Regardless of there response. You did your part and the Word never comes back VOID.

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    Jim Schultz
    happy Speaking
    Good Day

    • that is a good thought, good instruction, good encouragement. To remember the words we are saying are not our words, they are God’s words. Cool!

    • when we speak the truth without love we discourage, when we do not speak the truth with love we decieve. God bless FZ

  10. NetaBaneta, You wrote that your five year old child is dying. I am so sorry. I can’t imagine what you and your family are going through. I will pray for you and I pray that the Lord comforts you deeply.
    love, Debi

  11. NetaBaneta, we join in prayer for you and your family and especially your five year old child. Your child will live eternally forever …. I pray for your pain … may God protect you with His Love. Janet

  12. @Debi,Stevey, Chris, and Janet. You guys are so sweet, but thankfully no one in my family is dying. I have horrible grammar. I should have said, ” my kids and I used this as a devotional, and I asked all of them who they would bring to Jesus.” each one is a reply of their answers including mine. They were so happy to comment on a Christian thread. The only reason why I came back to look at this was because I was doing my bible study, and was curious as to wether anyone thought it might be cute that they shared their responses to the devotional. Eeek. I feel like a dork. I apologies greatly and hope that nobody had a sad day over this. I apologies 100 times in my brain, I am so so sorry. Lord GOd please help my grammar. If you can pray for anything, it would be that. But thank you again. I pray the Lord gives each of you a secret blessing out of this for your heart of compassion.

  13. Its the Holy Spirit that ultimately brings men to Jesus. He uses men (co-laborers) to accomplish this.