Accepting Help and Avoiding Burnout in Service Introduction The second thing we notice in Jesus’ encounter with need is that He accepted the ministrations of the angels that attended Him. Sometimes people are having trouble but don’t accept help, as if that’s a signal of weakness. They believe they’re okay and able to handle things…

Introduction The first place we discover Jesus encountering need in the Gospel of Matthew is in Matthew 4:2, where Jesus had been fasting for forty days, was being tempted by the devil, and was hungry. This moment provides profound insights into how Jesus handled His own need in a precarious situation. Jesus’ Mastery Over His…

Introduction The universal church is uniquely positioned to lead a unified approach to loving our neighbors. Frequently, instead of in God we trust, in this nation we trust in government programs to care for the oppressed. But consider this thought: in America, we have elections every four years, and as the political pendulum swings back…

Introduction The main goal in sharing this blog series is to investigate how Jesus approached and interacted with need in humanity. Although Jesus’ teachings and parables include examples of human need, and there is a wealth of Old Testament writings on how the poor are to be included, accommodated, and treated fairly, in this work…