February 13
And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her; and she served them. Mark 1:31
This passage is so full of meaning. Jesus went to Simon’s mother-in-law upon being told of her illness and with His touch she was healed. Not only was He present to her, but also He "lifted her up," His actions demonstrating to us how to be of help to those in our lives who are ill - our very presence and assistance in whatever capacity, is healing in some way, to those in need. In her case she quickly resumed being up and about, attending to the ordinary tasks in her life. In the case of those around us who are struggling in their healing, we have the ability to lift up a spirit, bring light, laughter and hope to a difficult day or a painful situation and more importantly, at all times hold them in prayer.
Simon’s mother-in-law’s response is also an example of what is expected of us in our healing. She immediately returned to the work she had to do. She wasted no time in being of service to those in her presence. There was no wallowing in what she had been going through; there was no time for that. Perhaps in the joy of her recovery and in gratitude for her relief, she just could not do enough! It is a lesson to be absorbed, for inevitably there are times in our lives we question our ability get through a situation and keep going.
When we are in need of healing, it may not be as timely and profound as Simon’s mother-in-law, but at some level healing always does take place – it may be a spiritual or emotional healing rather than physical, and it is a blessing to have people in our lives who help us on this journey. Whatever the situation, we are expected to share the joy of this precious gift of healing God has given to us with those around us. In His gift to us, we are “lifted up” so we can continue with the work He has asked us to do. With God all is possible.
Heal us of our infirmities dear Father, so we may be lifted up to you in joy.
Copyright© 2014 Kathleen A. Matson
And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her; and she served them. Mark 1:31
This passage is so full of meaning. Jesus went to Simon’s mother-in-law upon being told of her illness and with His touch she was healed. Not only was He present to her, but also He "lifted her up," His actions demonstrating to us how to be of help to those in our lives who are ill - our very presence and assistance in whatever capacity, is healing in some way, to those in need. In her case she quickly resumed being up and about, attending to the ordinary tasks in her life. In the case of those around us who are struggling in their healing, we have the ability to lift up a spirit, bring light, laughter and hope to a difficult day or a painful situation and more importantly, at all times hold them in prayer.
Simon’s mother-in-law’s response is also an example of what is expected of us in our healing. She immediately returned to the work she had to do. She wasted no time in being of service to those in her presence. There was no wallowing in what she had been going through; there was no time for that. Perhaps in the joy of her recovery and in gratitude for her relief, she just could not do enough! It is a lesson to be absorbed, for inevitably there are times in our lives we question our ability get through a situation and keep going.
When we are in need of healing, it may not be as timely and profound as Simon’s mother-in-law, but at some level healing always does take place – it may be a spiritual or emotional healing rather than physical, and it is a blessing to have people in our lives who help us on this journey. Whatever the situation, we are expected to share the joy of this precious gift of healing God has given to us with those around us. In His gift to us, we are “lifted up” so we can continue with the work He has asked us to do. With God all is possible.
Heal us of our infirmities dear Father, so we may be lifted up to you in joy.
Copyright© 2014 Kathleen A. Matson