Matthew 4:14-25 ~ the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great Light

Matthew 4:14-25

So that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:

15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,
the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan,  Galilee of the Gentiles—
16 the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light,
and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death,
on them a light has dawned.”

17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 

20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21 And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

23 And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. 

24 So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them. 

25 And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis, and from Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan.



Luke 24
Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”

19 And he said to them, “What things?”

And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people"


Josephus estimated the population at 1,100,000. With Jews from around the Mediterranean bringing the population up to 2 million during High Holy Days. That would make the feeding of the thousands - easy. For God.

What did Jesus see when He fed 5,000 people; what does that size crowd look like - something we can use to call this to mind:

What did the people see?

Jesus healed all. The Scriptures repeat the incredible healing Jesus does. Today too. We tend to see it like this:

Now the view explaining why the Roman Emperors feared Jesus for 360 years... is more like this:

 

Jesus on the ship speaking to the crowds that threatened to crush Him, until He sat on the boat.

Now, what did Jesus see when He healed and had compassion on the people - seeing as Jesus could see - their faith:

Ezekiel 12:23
Say to them, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am going to put an end to this proverb, and they will no longer quote it in Israel.' Say to them, 'The days are near when every vision will be fulfilled.'

Habakkuk 1:5
Look among the nations! Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am doing something in your days-- You would not believe if you were told.

Jesus the Christ, the only Son of God, our Messiah, our Lord God, our Righteousness, our Savior -

~ they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them.

Jesus could see. Clearly see. Jesus saw a world being saved because of what Jesus, our righteous Redeemer, did and His desire for the earth He called Good so many times.

Revelations 21

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.




Our Abba,

The Holiness of God is seen in Jesus.

Now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—
Romans 3:21

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
John 3:3

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
1 John 2:1

Father, what the eyes of Your Son Jesus beheld. And Jesus said even more blessed are we the generation that did not see, and yet believe. We are blessed to read Your Word every day. The Bible in our hand came with enormous costs. Thank You for the Way, the Truth and the Life in Jesus Christ God.

What Jesus has given us. as God made Manifest as Grace upon Grace. From His fullness we have all received.

9 “ No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 10But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
1 Corinthians 2

We thank Jesus for faith we want His help to walk in. God You Yourself have said faith is unseen. And faith is the work You give to us. Thank You, Abba, Jesus and Holy Spirit so many historical documents, papyrus and archaeology show us You are the Living God.

We place our cares with You, Father God. We place our loved ones with You. Help us to Live Your Plan of Goodness, Hope and Future in You We Thank You. Amen always in Jesus.

 ♔ Lord Jesus Saves †