SHORT COMMUNICTION 383
During Jesus´s Ministry
By
Roger Behra
During the six
weeks of the Lenten period we are reminded of the ministry of Jesus and many
important activities that went on during that time. Christians are reminded
that Jesus gave many examples that He was more than just a human being going
about His Heavenly Father´s Business. There were many examples that let His
followers know that He was also God. Those examples are called MIRACLES.
One day, while
He was preaching to a large gathering, He was told that they were hungry, but
with them there was not enough food. In return, Jesus told them to prepare the
few loaves and fishes that were available. When the feeding was finished there
was enough food left over to fill several baskets. Jesus quietly performed a
miracle before their very eyes.
At another
time, in another placer some family members of Lazarus approached Jesus and
told Him that Lazarus died. At the request of Jesus they took Him to Lazarus
grave and opened it. Jesus then asked Lazarus to wake up and come out of the
grave to the astonishment of all the members that were there. Lazarus, who was
a friend of Jesus, was also surprised and thankful for what Jesus did for him.
That was another miracle that proved Jesus was not simply man, but God also.
Later in the
ministry of Jesus there was the time that some lepers were in the same area as
Jesus. Jesus decided to cure them and He did, but only one cured leper returned
to thank Jesus for his miraculous cure.
As Jesus went
about His ministry, He spent time with His apostles about the business of His
Father. One day Jesus and three of the apostles (Peter, James, John), went to
secluded area in the mountains. After talking with them for awhile, He face
became a dazzling golden, like the sun. His appearance became a dazzling
silver, as white as light. Everything only lasted for a minute, and it astounded
the apostles. When Jesus returned to His earthly appearance, He warned the
apostles not to tell anyone until after his crucifixion and He rose again on
the third day.
Eventually,
during Jesus´ three year ministry the word traveled far and wide. He was
capable of performing special and astounding changes in people and the
environment. The detractors of Jesus said He was a magician, and they decided
to put a stop to it all. They captured and crucified Jesus, and that started a
great new beginning. As soon as Jesus drew his last breath on the cross, the
gate to heaven was opened. On the 3rd day afte3r the crucifixion,
Jesus rose from the dead. He was young. He was nice looking. He was able to
appear anywhere at any time. When the Risen Jesus was with some apostles, they
at first did not recognize Him. And Apostle Thomas did not believe Jesus rose
from the dead, but he became a believer where Jesus showed him His crucifixion
wounds, and Thomas said “My Lord and my God”. From that time on Jesus and
heaven has been there for us. Pray to Jesus everyday.
R.B.
3-21-14
