S = Luke 4:40 "Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to him, and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. "
O = Though the day was done (or because the day was done and the Sabbath ended), Jesus worked into the night healing all the sick that were brought to him...and it seems that they were all brought to him. It says that he laid hands on "every one of them." Not one was left out or overlooked. It was a very different response than previously in Nazareth. When the sun was setting, the light was dawning on Galilee of the Gentiles!
A = Is there anything in me that needs to be healed? In my family and friends, and co-workers? How well do I do at bringing them to Jesus? I need the sense of expectancy that was found in those early days in Capernaum. Jesus example was that he did not stop working until all were healed. He spent personal time with each one. I need to learn to take time for each person who needs a touch from the Lord. I also could learn from Jesus' compassionate work ethic. Further, I need to respond to Jesus' message not just to his miraculous power.
P = O Lord, thank you for touching me personally with your healing, delivering, power! Even more I thank you for your gospel message, that you have paid the price for my sin that I could never pay. You loved me when I was in rebellion towards you and your kingdom...and gave me the gift of repentance! Help me to positively participate in your kingdom even this week...even today. Amen.
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