Jesus Has A VERY Busy Day
After Jesus has taught on wineskins and faith, the action does not slow down so let's look at Jesus’ very busy day. The synagogue official approached knowing that to do so risked his position, and his very life. But he knew who Jesus was and the life of his daughter was of the utmost importance.
Now while He's on His way to help the synagogue official, a woman suffering from a bleeding issue approaches from behind and, knowing Jesus could heal her, she doesn't even wait. She dives to the ground to simply touch the hem of the garment.
Touching Him would ritually mean He was unclean, so she did not want to do that. This is a woman who for 12 years had been shunned, forced to exist away from her friends and family. And Jesus stopped and declared her to be clean.
The multitudes now see that a miracle has occurred and Jesus presses on into the synagogue officials’ home. He sees the flute players and the crowd. What you may not know is that when a Jewish family had a death but few mourners, they would hire mourners. And that's who was there when Jesus said, “She is not dead, but asleep” which caused many of them to laugh. But without delay, Jesus took her by the hand and she became alive again.
Jesus utters a word of caution and tells them not to spread this news. And He does so then departs for another area. Then in almost a repeated type miracle, 2 blind men emerge from the road begging Jesus to heal them. He heals them and warns them to not spread the news, which they promptly ignore and do anyway.
Jesus’ very busy day then ends with a demon possessed mute. The Pharisees then make the woeful claim that Jesus is influenced by demons. It is this claim that Jesus would link closely with the unforgivable sin, blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.
They couldn't acknowledge the miracles that were being done because the miracles were evident. They refused to credit God, because they were the subject of Jesus’ old wineskins illustration, so they ascribed the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan.
It is the Holy Spirit that convicts us of our sin. It is His job to point to Jesus. And when we willfully reject the Holy Spirit, He will take His hand off us permanently and salvation is impossible. This passage ends with Jesus praying for more workers to go into the fields and win more souls to Him. That should be our prayer now! Our world is “white unto harvest”, a reference to the bloom of flowers found when a field is ready to be picked. Jesus's very busy day ends with Him lamenting having so few workers and so much more to do.
Jesus is calling you, yes, you that's sitting here reading this devotion to get up and start winning souls. I remember not long ago how much I wished I wasn't so physically limited when I was returning to the Lord.
I can't leave my house, some days I can't even leave my ratted out recliner so I thought “what can I possibly do for Jesus?” I got discouraged. Today, without ever leaving my chair, I am excited to be helping a mission in the Philippines that is experiencing difficulties. The prayers are being answered remarkably and it's nothing to do with what I CAN do. It's all glory to God.
If you are searching for an avenue of service to God, email me at DavidsPorch59Anderson Mwila.com.
Matthew 9:18-38
[18] While He was saying these things to them, behold, a synagogue official came and bowed down before Him, and said, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will become alive again.” [19] Jesus got up from the table and began to accompany him, along with His disciples. [20] And behold, a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind Him, and touched the border of His cloak; [21] for she was saying to herself, “If I only touch His cloak, I will get well.” [22] But Jesus, turning and seeing her, said, “Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well.” And at once the woman was made well. [23] When Jesus came into the official’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd in noisy disorder, [24] He said, “Leave; for the girl has not died, but is asleep.” And they began laughing at Him. [25] But when the crowd had been sent out, He entered and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. [26] And this news spread throughout that land. [27] As Jesus went on from there, two men who were blind followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” [28] And after He entered the house, the men who were blind came up to Him, and Jesus *said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They *said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” [29] Then He touched their eyes, saying, “It shall be done for you according to your faith.” [30] And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, saying, “See that no one knows about this!” [31] But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout that land. [32] And as they were going out, behold, a demon-possessed man who was unable to speak was brought to Him. [33] And after the demon was cast out, the man who was previously unable to speak talked; and the crowds were amazed, and were saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.” [34] But the Pharisees were saying, “He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.” [35] Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. [36] Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. [37] Then He *said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. [38] Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”
After Jesus has taught on wineskins and faith, the action does not slow down so let's look at Jesus’ very busy day. The synagogue official approached knowing that to do so risked his position, and his very life. But he knew who Jesus was and the life of his daughter was of the utmost importance.
Now while He's on His way to help the synagogue official, a woman suffering from a bleeding issue approaches from behind and, knowing Jesus could heal her, she doesn't even wait. She dives to the ground to simply touch the hem of the garment.
Touching Him would ritually mean He was unclean, so she did not want to do that. This is a woman who for 12 years had been shunned, forced to exist away from her friends and family. And Jesus stopped and declared her to be clean.
The multitudes now see that a miracle has occurred and Jesus presses on into the synagogue officials’ home. He sees the flute players and the crowd. What you may not know is that when a Jewish family had a death but few mourners, they would hire mourners. And that's who was there when Jesus said, “She is not dead, but asleep” which caused many of them to laugh. But without delay, Jesus took her by the hand and she became alive again.
Jesus utters a word of caution and tells them not to spread this news. And He does so then departs for another area. Then in almost a repeated type miracle, 2 blind men emerge from the road begging Jesus to heal them. He heals them and warns them to not spread the news, which they promptly ignore and do anyway.
Jesus’ very busy day then ends with a demon possessed mute. The Pharisees then make the woeful claim that Jesus is influenced by demons. It is this claim that Jesus would link closely with the unforgivable sin, blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.
They couldn't acknowledge the miracles that were being done because the miracles were evident. They refused to credit God, because they were the subject of Jesus’ old wineskins illustration, so they ascribed the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan.
It is the Holy Spirit that convicts us of our sin. It is His job to point to Jesus. And when we willfully reject the Holy Spirit, He will take His hand off us permanently and salvation is impossible. This passage ends with Jesus praying for more workers to go into the fields and win more souls to Him. That should be our prayer now! Our world is “white unto harvest”, a reference to the bloom of flowers found when a field is ready to be picked. Jesus's very busy day ends with Him lamenting having so few workers and so much more to do.
Jesus is calling you, yes, you that's sitting here reading this devotion to get up and start winning souls. I remember not long ago how much I wished I wasn't so physically limited when I was returning to the Lord.
I can't leave my house, some days I can't even leave my ratted out recliner so I thought “what can I possibly do for Jesus?” I got discouraged. Today, without ever leaving my chair, I am excited to be helping a mission in the Philippines that is experiencing difficulties. The prayers are being answered remarkably and it's nothing to do with what I CAN do. It's all glory to God.
If you are searching for an avenue of service to God, email me at DavidsPorch59Anderson Mwila.com.
Matthew 9:18-38
[18] While He was saying these things to them, behold, a synagogue official came and bowed down before Him, and said, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will become alive again.” [19] Jesus got up from the table and began to accompany him, along with His disciples. [20] And behold, a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind Him, and touched the border of His cloak; [21] for she was saying to herself, “If I only touch His cloak, I will get well.” [22] But Jesus, turning and seeing her, said, “Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well.” And at once the woman was made well. [23] When Jesus came into the official’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd in noisy disorder, [24] He said, “Leave; for the girl has not died, but is asleep.” And they began laughing at Him. [25] But when the crowd had been sent out, He entered and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. [26] And this news spread throughout that land. [27] As Jesus went on from there, two men who were blind followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” [28] And after He entered the house, the men who were blind came up to Him, and Jesus *said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They *said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” [29] Then He touched their eyes, saying, “It shall be done for you according to your faith.” [30] And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, saying, “See that no one knows about this!” [31] But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout that land. [32] And as they were going out, behold, a demon-possessed man who was unable to speak was brought to Him. [33] And after the demon was cast out, the man who was previously unable to speak talked; and the crowds were amazed, and were saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.” [34] But the Pharisees were saying, “He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.” [35] Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. [36] Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. [37] Then He *said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. [38] Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”
Jesus Has A VERY Busy Day
After Jesus has taught on wineskins and faith, the action does not slow down so let's look at Jesus’ very busy day. The synagogue official approached knowing that to do so risked his position, and his very life. But he knew who Jesus was and the life of his daughter was of the utmost importance.
Now while He's on His way to help the synagogue official, a woman suffering from a bleeding issue approaches from behind and, knowing Jesus could heal her, she doesn't even wait. She dives to the ground to simply touch the hem of the garment.
Touching Him would ritually mean He was unclean, so she did not want to do that. This is a woman who for 12 years had been shunned, forced to exist away from her friends and family. And Jesus stopped and declared her to be clean.
The multitudes now see that a miracle has occurred and Jesus presses on into the synagogue officials’ home. He sees the flute players and the crowd. What you may not know is that when a Jewish family had a death but few mourners, they would hire mourners. And that's who was there when Jesus said, “She is not dead, but asleep” which caused many of them to laugh. But without delay, Jesus took her by the hand and she became alive again.
Jesus utters a word of caution and tells them not to spread this news. And He does so then departs for another area. Then in almost a repeated type miracle, 2 blind men emerge from the road begging Jesus to heal them. He heals them and warns them to not spread the news, which they promptly ignore and do anyway.
Jesus’ very busy day then ends with a demon possessed mute. The Pharisees then make the woeful claim that Jesus is influenced by demons. It is this claim that Jesus would link closely with the unforgivable sin, blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.
They couldn't acknowledge the miracles that were being done because the miracles were evident. They refused to credit God, because they were the subject of Jesus’ old wineskins illustration, so they ascribed the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan.
It is the Holy Spirit that convicts us of our sin. It is His job to point to Jesus. And when we willfully reject the Holy Spirit, He will take His hand off us permanently and salvation is impossible. This passage ends with Jesus praying for more workers to go into the fields and win more souls to Him. That should be our prayer now! Our world is “white unto harvest”, a reference to the bloom of flowers found when a field is ready to be picked. Jesus's very busy day ends with Him lamenting having so few workers and so much more to do.
Jesus is calling you, yes, you that's sitting here reading this devotion to get up and start winning souls. I remember not long ago how much I wished I wasn't so physically limited when I was returning to the Lord.
I can't leave my house, some days I can't even leave my ratted out recliner so I thought “what can I possibly do for Jesus?” I got discouraged. Today, without ever leaving my chair, I am excited to be helping a mission in the Philippines that is experiencing difficulties. The prayers are being answered remarkably and it's nothing to do with what I CAN do. It's all glory to God.
If you are searching for an avenue of service to God, email me at DavidsPorch59[gmail].com.
Matthew 9:18-38
[18] While He was saying these things to them, behold, a synagogue official came and bowed down before Him, and said, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will become alive again.” [19] Jesus got up from the table and began to accompany him, along with His disciples. [20] And behold, a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind Him, and touched the border of His cloak; [21] for she was saying to herself, “If I only touch His cloak, I will get well.” [22] But Jesus, turning and seeing her, said, “Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well.” And at once the woman was made well. [23] When Jesus came into the official’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd in noisy disorder, [24] He said, “Leave; for the girl has not died, but is asleep.” And they began laughing at Him. [25] But when the crowd had been sent out, He entered and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. [26] And this news spread throughout that land. [27] As Jesus went on from there, two men who were blind followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” [28] And after He entered the house, the men who were blind came up to Him, and Jesus *said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They *said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” [29] Then He touched their eyes, saying, “It shall be done for you according to your faith.” [30] And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, saying, “See that no one knows about this!” [31] But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout that land. [32] And as they were going out, behold, a demon-possessed man who was unable to speak was brought to Him. [33] And after the demon was cast out, the man who was previously unable to speak talked; and the crowds were amazed, and were saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.” [34] But the Pharisees were saying, “He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.” [35] Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. [36] Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. [37] Then He *said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. [38] Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”
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