Many years ago, when the grandkids were younger, each Easter we did a Walking with Jesus celebration which involved the last week of Jesus’s life. It was a lot of fun, and we ended the walk at the empty tomb.
As we draw closer to Easter, I find my thoughts are on Jesus’s ministry while He was here on earth which was nothing short of a revolution of love, compassion, and truth. From the moment He stepped into public life, His words and actions began to reshape the hearts of those around Him and inspire a movement that continues to this day.
Jesus’ ministry was marked by humility. Born in a manger, raised in an ordinary town, and living as a carpenter, He showed us that greatness is not measured by status or wealth but by service. As He began His ministry, He called upon ordinary people—fishermen, tax collectors, and zealots—to follow Him. He saw in them not what the world saw, but what they could become through faith in Him.
Through His teachings, Jesus offered a new vision of the kingdom of God. In the Sermon on the Mount, He taught the Beatitudes—a radical call to live in humility, mercy, and peace. He spoke of love for our enemies, forgiveness that knows no bounds, and faith that moves mountains. His parables, like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son, taught profound lessons of grace, love, and redemption.
Jesus didn’t just speak; He acted. He touched lepers, gave sight to the blind, and healed the sick. He welcomed the outcasts, dined with sinners, and lifted up those who were burdened. Every miracle, every act of kindness was not just a display of His power but a reflection of His heart—a heart that beat for the broken, the weary, and the lost.
And yet, as the shadow of the cross loomed over His ministry, Jesus continued to show unwavering obedience to His Father’s will. He spoke openly about His coming suffering, not as a defeat but as the fulfillment of His purpose. He prepared His disciples for the trials ahead, assuring them, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). Even in His final days, Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, modeling servanthood and love to the very end.
The ministry of Jesus on earth was a light in a dark world, a living testimony of God’s boundless love for humanity. It challenges us to walk in His footsteps, to love as He loved, and to serve as He served. As we reflect on His life and His journey to the cross, let us be inspired to carry forward His message of hope and redemption.
In Him, we find not just a teacher or a prophet, but our Savior and Redeemer—the one who came so that we might have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). Let His ministry on earth remind us of the beauty of a life lived for God and others.
May His example guide our hearts and inspire our actions every day. Amen.
All the best. . .
Mary Alford
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