Peter said, “Jesus went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil. We are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem.”
Acts 10:38-39a
Jesus was and is love in action. Peter describes Jesus as someone who went about doing good. To his audience, the phrase that Peter used for “doing good” would have sounded similar to a “benefactor” which was commonly applied to ancient rulers when they provided for others. It reinforces the idea that Jesus brought great power.
He brought power to stand up for the lowly and defended them. He had a power and ability to develop relationships with people unconnected God. He had a power that enabled him to feed thousands of people with simply five loaves and two fish.
Through his power, Jesus challenged the corrupt religious systems that were oppressing people. He taught and encouraged people to give to the poor. He lovingly challenged people to get rid of self-defeating behaviors.
Whenever you see Jesus in the Gospels, you see love in action. Sometimes his love was kind, sometimes his love was gentle and sometimes it was fierce and challenging. But every time you see Jesus, you see love in action.
Pray today to know Jesus’ love for you personally.