Sunday, January 26 He went through the land doing good and healing.​—Acts 10:38.

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Sunday, January 26

He went through the land doing good and healing.—Acts 10:38.

Picture the scene in late 29 C.E. at the start of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus and his mother, Mary, are invited to a wedding feast in Cana. Mary is apparently helping to care for the guests. But during the wedding feast, a problem arises—the wine runs out. Mary quickly turns to her son and says: “They have no wine.” (John 2:1-3) What does Jesus do? He miraculously turns water into “fine wine.” (John 2:9, 10) Jesus would go on to perform many other miracles during his ministry. He used his miraculous power to help tens of thousands of people. For example, just two of his miracles—feeding 5,000 men and later 4,000 men—may have involved a total of over 27,000 people if we include the women and children who were also present. (Matt. 14:15-21; 15:32-38) On both occasions, Jesus also healed many who were sick.—Matt. 14:14; 15:30, 31. w23.04 2 ¶1-2

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It's interesting that there is a separation where it says "doing good and healing". The healing of the afflicted and suffering was obvious. But what about the downhearted? Those who were hurting not just physically, but spiritually too. Think of the kindness and compassion Jesus showed to all. From children to older ones, he must have been so encouraging to them. 

 

While we cannot do acts healing in our ministry, we can all do good. Encourage the elderly, the infirmed. Encourage those with families. Encourage those who take the lead. Yes, those who take the lead need encouragement too. Each day provides us a chance to show kindness and compassion whether we are out in the ministry or not. Others will notice your efforts including Jehovah and his Son.