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Friday, May 2, 2008
Couldn't Keep It Quiet
Jesus left that place and went to the area around Tyre. Jesus
went into a house there. Jesus did not want the people in
that area to know he was there. But Jesus could not stay
hidden. A woman heard that Jesus was there. Her little
daughter had an evil spirit {from the devil} inside her. So
the woman came to Jesus and bowed down near his feet.
-- Mark 7:24-25 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Jesus and his leading followers are still in need of rest. The crowds
have pressed upon them repeatedly. However, Jesus' reputation has now
grown and he is well known even far away from his home and center of
ministry. Gentiles have heard of his power and know their need for
help. In this context -- the deep need to withdraw and be alone and the
seeking hearts of Gentiles -- a woman comes to Jesus with a deep
concern on her heart. Her daughter is possessed by an evil spirit. The
Phoenician people had a proud, but very pagan, heritage (from a Jewish
point of view). They had often been bitter enemies with the children of
Israel. For this woman to fall at the feet of a Jew, especially one of
"no noble rank," was indeed a sign of desperation and humility. For the
culture that produced Jezebel and a host of condemning words because of
their Baal worship, here is a woman who shows dependence and worship to
the Savior of the world, who also happens to be Jewish. Not even the
distance -- geographical and racial -- could keep Jesus' saving power
from being known!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O God, please help us awaken and realize that what we have to share
with the world is Jesus -- not our technology, our culture, our
knowledge. While many other things are good to share and I know we need
to be generous in sharing them, please help us to be more passionate
about sharing Jesus both in our teaching and in our conduct. In Jesus'
name I pray. Amen.
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