"But Simon's wife's mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once. . So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them." Mark 1: 29-31 NKJV
Jesus had just had a busy time driving out a demon in the local synagogue and, He had also had to contend with the disbelieving and curious people. In His humanity He was no doubt hungry and in need of a rest. However, that was not to be; on entering Peter's house for lunch, he was told that Peter's mothering law was sick with a fever. Jesus went to her at once, lifted her up and she was instantly healed.
He is never too tired to act on our behalf or listen to us carefully. Other people's needs then, and now, take precedence over His own desire to rest. There is a particular difference in Jesus of the Gospels that we find nowhere else. It is His desire to listen to us and show interest.
William Barclay tells of a conversation with a doctor friend:
'A patient told me recently, "I admire the patience with which you listen to everything I tell you." 'I told him it is not patience at all, but interest.' Barclay continues: A miracle to Jesus was not a means of increasing His prestige; to help was not a laborious and disagreeable duty; He helped instinctively because He was supremely interested in all who needed His help'. William Barclay. (1975). The Gospel of Mark
Healing Peter's Mother in Law was a personal thing. There was no astounding shouts. Peter knew without doubt that Jesus could and would, heal her. He was secure in this. He trusted Him enough to give her good health. And we need to do the same. It is normal to fear when we, or a loved one is unwell. Fear tries to kick in but, we, like Peter, should have the assurance that Jesus can do this. He told us to speak to the situation. Jesus was with them in bodily form that day. That is not possible today for us. He is though with us in our hearts. Therefore, we need to speak to the spirit of sickness in Jesus' name, commanding it to come out, giving Jesus the glory. 'I can't do that,' Yes you can and, should do. Don't leave them there sick, pray with authority over them.
It is astounding how the mother in law got up and continued to serve them. In the western world, we tell people, to stay in bed to regain their strength. This shows us, that, to a certain degree, the healing is so instantaneous that there is strength to be able to do this.
But above all, make it a habit to always listen intently to people. This is showing them that you are connected to them and care. When you can do that, people will respond to you in a better way because, they know they can trust you.
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