Today we continued our teaching in Mark, looking at 7:31-37, where we looked at the power of mercy. The people knew Jesus could heal and they took their friend who could not hear or speak to Jesus and begged him to heal again. Jesus does so intimately. He pulls the man aside, communicates to him in a way the man could understand, pointing, touching, and then sets him free. He heals him.
What we see in Jesus is a powerful model of how we are to engage with others - in love, in compassion, in mercy. The ability to engage in this way comes out of spending time with Jesus. When we walk with Jesus, speak with Jesus, listen for His voice, seek His perspective and guidance on what he wants us to do and say, it changes our response. It moves us from fear, anger, and criticism to peace, forgiveness, compassion, and hope. When Jesus is in the middle of something, it is good. Something new and restorative should happen. Reconciliation should happen. His will should be done. And as in creation, it is good.
You may be in a situation where you're feeling hurt, angry, or let down. You or someone in your family may be dealing with a crisis that feels hopeless or as though things will never change. We invite you to spend time with our Savior so that he can speak into what you're experiencing. Jesus is with you. He is filled with compassion and wisdom. He knows just what you need and the step he wants you to take, but it requires going to him and listening for his voice. We encourage you to go to Him in prayer right now and ask Him to share what's on His heart for you, what he wants you to know, and what step he wants you to take.
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