Scripture:
Luke 4:38-44 (English Standard Version)
Jesus Heals Many
38(A) And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. Now(B) Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. 39And he stood over her and(C) rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose and began to serve them.
40Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to him, and(D) he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. 41(E) And demons also came out of many,(F) crying, "You are(G) the Son of God!" But he rebuked them and(H) would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
Jesus Preaches in Synagogues 42(I) And when it was day, he departed and went(J) into a desolate place. And(K) the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them, 43but he said to them, (L) "I must(M) preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose." 44And he was preaching(N) in the synagogues of Judea.[a]
Footnotes:
Luke 4:44 Some manuscripts Galilee
Cross references:
Luke 4:38 : For Luke 4:38-41, Matt 8:14-16; Mark 1:29-34
Luke 4:38 : 1 Cor 9:5
Luke 4:39 : Luke 8:24; 9:42; Matt 8:26; 17:18; Mark 4:39; 9:25
Luke 4:40 : Mark 5:23
Luke 4:41 : Mark 3:11, 12; Acts 16:17, 18
Luke 4:41 : Luke 4:33
Luke 4:41 : Matt 14:33
Luke 4:41 : Matt 1:17
Luke 4:42 : For Luke 4:42, 43, Mark 1:35-38
Luke 4:42 : Luke 5:16
Luke 4:42 : Mark 1:36
Luke 4:43 : Luke 13:33
Luke 4:43 : Luke 8:1; 16:16; Matt 4:23; 24:14; Acts 8:12
Luke 4:44 : Mark 1:39
Reflection:
Who do you take your troubles to? Jesus' disciples freely brought their troubles to him because they found him ready and able to deal with any difficulty, affliction, or sickness which they encountered. When Simon brought Jesus to his home, his mother-in-law was instantly healed because Jesus heard Simon's prayer. Do you allow Jesus to be the Lord and Healer in your life, family, and community? Approach him with expectant faith. God's healing power restores us not only to health but to active service and care of others. There is no trouble he does not want to help us with and there is no bondage he can't set us free from. Do you take your troubles to him with expectant faith that he will help you?
Prayer For The Day:
Lord Jesus Christ, you have all power to heal and to deliver. There is no trouble nor bondage you cannot overcome. Set me free to serve you joyfully and to love and serve others generously. May nothing hinder me from giving myself wholly to you and to your service.
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