After
Jesus left the synagogue with James and John, they went to Simon and Andrew's
home. Now Simon's mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever. They told
Jesus about her right away. So he went to her bedside, took her by the hand,
and helped her sit up. Then the fever left her, and she prepared a meal for
them. That evening after sunset, many sick and demon-possessed people were
brought to Jesus. The whole town gathered at the door to watch. So Jesus healed
many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons.
But because the demons knew who he was, he did not allow them to speak. Mark 1:29-34
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| Ruins thought to be Peter's Mother-In-Law's home. Capernaum, Israel |
When was the last time you ran a fever? I
had just a low grade one this past winter…and it just zapped my energy. Even
without a fever that is what being sick usually does—takes away my energy. I’m
sure it was the same for Peter’s mother-in-law. There was no way she could have
gotten up and fixed supper for Peter, Jesus and all His new friends, until
Jesus healed her. He took her by the hand and suddenly there she was—full of
energy. Up and ready to fix a big meal for the guests—so grateful to have her
health restored. Then all kinds of people showed up at Peter’s home—with lots
of different ailments—and even demon possession. Jesus healed them. He had
power over disease and demons—the whole city came out to see Him in action. The
healings possibly drained a bit of energy from Him. Spiritual energy which His
Father would renew in their next prayer time.
Where do you get your spiritual energy? The
relationships that I have with Jesus and with our Heavenly Father are my source
of spiritual energy…and when I’m spiritually healthy, I find that I have more
physical energy, too. My body has to be balanced and is healthiest when I am
following God’s guidance…and relying on Him for strength, peace…and even joy in
my life. For me attitude is a big controlling factor. What have you found that
gives you spiritual energy in your life?
Prayer
~ Lord Jesus, Thank You for Your love for the people of Capernaum and for each
of us. It does not seem apparent that there was such healing or intervention in
the Old Testament…but like this example in Peter’s mother-in-law’s home, You
had mercy on her and on many people with afflictions there in that city. Mercy.
Love. Compassion. You are always worthy of our praise. Our mere “Thanks” hardly
seems enough—but that is part of Your love and compassion. You don’t expect us
to be able to “do” anything to deserve Your gift of healing or of eternal life.
There is no action—except just belief that is necessary on our part.
Daily
Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 13-14
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2018 Text and photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted
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