Friday 1 June 2007

Mark 1:32-34 He Healed Many

Even though Jesus had shown that He was alright with healing on the Sabbath, the people waited until after sunset, to bring "all" the sick and demon-possessed to Jesus. It had to be them all because whole town was gathered there. So the town must have been only small.

They must have seen the first healing in the synagogue and heard about Peter's mother-in-law, so they came out for something to do on Saturday night in a small town.

Then in front of the crowd, Jesus heals "many". Does that mean some weren't healed?

And they were sick of "various diseases", so there was no limitation on the type of disease that Jesus healed. He could heal disease, any disease.

And He cast out many demons. So even "many" demons have no authority over Him.

But like the first demon (unclean spirit) from that morning, the demons knew Him. They knew who He was and would have said that if he allowed them. But he didn't allow them to speak. I guess He didn't want demons advertising for Him.

These verses show that Jesus is great healer. A healer who fitted in with the needs of people around Him. Heal me please, Jesus. and do I have faith to bring others to You?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Well said.