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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Away from the Crowd
While he was there, some people brought a man to him. This
man was deaf and could not talk. The people begged Jesus to
put his hand on the man {to heal him}. Jesus led the man away
from the people to be alone with him. Jesus put his fingers
in the man's ears. Then Jesus spit and touched the man's
tongue. Jesus looked up to the sky and made a breathing
sound. Jesus said to the man, "Ephphatha!" (This means,
"Open!") When Jesus did this, the man was able to hear. The
man was able to use his tongue and spoke clearly.
-- Mark 7:32-35 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Jesus concern is clearly to bless and heal this man, not to make a name
for himself or to use miracles for his own advantage. He has power over
disease as well as demons. His desire is to use that power to bless and
deliver, not to amaze or bewilder the crowds. As God's Son among us,
Jesus is personal and intentional with his care. He will not exploit
another's misfortune to make a name for himself. What a powerful lesson
for all of us who call him our Lord and example.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father, thank you for the powerful example of Jesus. He is not trying
to grow a crowd, but to bless the broken and train his followers.
Please give me this same balance in my life and in my ministry. In
Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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