So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought to him all the sick, those who were afflicted with various diseases and pains, people possessed by demons or having epilepsy or afflicted with paralysis, and he cured them.
Jesus is widely considered to be one of the most famous and influential historical figures in human history.
His fame may be attributed to a few things: founding the largest religion in the world, his profound teaching, his marvelous works.
Matthew reports that Jesus’s fame spread throughout the area; his initial fame was found as a healer who welcomed and loved the classes of people known as outcasts.
It was abnormal, and problematic, for holy men to associate with such infirmed and “unclean” people.
In our culture of selfies and corporate ascendancy, we put great care into curating our reputation, the fame we are known for. We often seek to be known for our achievements, beauty, power, or wealth.
What would the world look like if Christians were known for embodying the generosity and love that Jesus was known for?
How might you choose to embody generosity and love today?
-- Evan Amo
Reframe means taking a fresh look at an old story.
It’s a way of experiencing your world differently, even though the landscape may seem similar.