JESUS HEALS

MARK 7:24-37

JESUS HEALS

“Then Jesus ordered the people not to speak of it; but the more he ordered them not to, the more they told it.” Mark 7: 36 (Good News Translation)

To me, this entire passage shows many things about Jesus and the kind of man that he was, but specifically verse 36. Not only was he willing to heal the deaf man who could hardly speak, but he did it in a way that was not showy or haughty in any way. I find it beautiful that he took the man aside, so that the first thing he heard was Jesus’ voice.

 Also, once he had performed this marvelous task, he went so far as to ask those who had witnessed it to keep it a secret. This demonstrates Jesus’ giving spirit, because he healed the man for the sole reason of helping him. He didn’t want to receive any credit or praise for his actions, and he wasn’t using it as a way to recruit new followers! There was no gain for Jesus.

From this passage, it is clear the Jesus was a man who gave and gave without expecting anything in return. I hope that one day I will be able to be more like him, and give without bounds.

Dear Lord, thank you for sending us your son, Jesus Christ, and help us to follow his example, and strive to be caring and giving Christians. Amen.

~ Rebekah Wellons