Section 5—Relieving Suffering Humanity
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Gem Thought
What a busy life Christ led! Day by day He might be seen entering
the humble abodes of want and sorrow, speaking hope to the downcast
and peace to the distressed. The poor and suffering received the
greatest share of His attention. Children loved Him. They were drawn
to Him by His ready sympathy. By His simple, loving words He settled
many a difficulty arising among them. Often He took them on His
knee and talked with them in a way that won their hearts.
His was the medical missionary work that He asks His people to do
today. Humble, gracious, tenderhearted, pitiful, He went about doing
good, feeding the hungry, lifting up the bowed down, comforting the
sorrowing. None who came to Him for aid went away unrelieved. Not
a thread of selfishness was woven into the pattern He has left for His
children to follow. He lived the life that He would have all live who
believe on Him. It was His meat and drink to do the will of His father.
To all who came to Him for help He brought faith and hope and life.
Wherever He went He carried blessing.
To us Christ’s message is, “If any man will come after Me, let him
deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.”—
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And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Luke 9, 2
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