Contributed by Adeline Ting • Mar 17, 2026

As I reflect on this sermon, I can identify two things. One, that I was called and saved by Jesus. And two, I struggle with reaching the broken people. As I search deep down in my soul, I am deeply embarrassed to admit that my lack of passion in reaching out may stem from fear, distraction, and past experience.

My fear of reaching out is because I feel I am not sufficiently equipped. I cannot remember Bible verses well, and I often feel unprepared. And my introverted nature does not help the situation at all. Tongue-tied at times, it became more of a burden than a joyful sharing. And there is always the busyness in life that distracts me from noticing the brokenness in others. Too busy running around, work activities, deadlines; they all take me away from keeping my focus on the people that Jesus came to help. And it does not help that my early exposure in reaching out to others was marred by some bitter aftertaste experience caused by leaders and the very people we have come to help.

But none of these had ever kept Jesus and His disciples from reaching out to brokenness. Instead, they move towards brokenness intentionally and compassionately. So perhaps, I do not need to over-complicate and overthink things. My passion must not be switched off by human drama, conflicts, injustice, favouritism, or discrimination. My sights should be on Jesus. If Jesus has shown such compassion to me, how can I not extend that same compassion to others? And so, all these, I must do:

I need to walk a little closer to Him.
I need to learn to see others as how He sees them.
And I need to be willing to step out, even imperfectly, to bring hope to those who need it.

It may involve inconvenience, emotional investment, or even awkwardness at times, but I trust that my willingness to follow will somehow make up for my imperfections. I trust that in Jesus, all things are possible. My gold standard is Jesus, and not men. I should count it a blessing when He invites me to participate in His mission. And I pray that you may respond positively too, when He calls you to meet the needs of others and free them.