“He
APPROACHED, GRASPED her hand and HELPED her up.
Then the fever LEFT herd she anWAITED on them.”
(Mark1:31)
Jesus has had a busy day- teaching in the synagogue,
expelling unclean spirits, speaking to the crowds. Now his human nature requires rest, aloneness
with his disciples when he may want to alone with his Father. There is no rest for Jesus; his time on earth
is limited and he has much to do.
Jesus and his disciples go to Peter’s house where Peter’s
mother-in- law lies ill. Jesus goes to
her, extending his hand with power and love.
Here is a God who can touch one.
Touching, one is able to see, to wonder, to be amazed, to become
open. Here is a new reality. God is present among his people- active in
their lives with the sound of his voice and the touch of his hand. God is personally coming, entering and going
through doors that have been closed- summoning, interacting, granting great
favor.
Man too participates.
(“She waited on them”.) Reserves
of energy surface; she is fully there, fully seen. Love begets love; active love begets love to
another, to put their needs before one’s own need. It does no longer matter if one is sick,
weak; there is always work one can do.
To choose means owning the decision.
One remembers Simeon, who in his old age carries the
precious Jesus to the Tabernacle altar; his gift to God. His small actions show his love, wonder. Touch, one always remembers- our parents
grasping our small fingers, tender and strong at the same time; the final touch
given a loved one bringing closure.
Work is “thank you” and praise. Work is being fruitful in the manner He
wishes for one, at this moment in time.
It is Peter’s mother-in- law calling.
It is our calling, our purpose now.
When
you find yourself in a position to help someone,
Be
happy and blessed because
God is answering
THAT PERSON’S PRAYER THROUGH YOU!
Our purpose on
earth is not to get lost in the dark
But to be a light to others,
So they may
find God through us.
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