Post by Woody Williams on Nov 1, 2006 5:39:00 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Mark 8:22-26
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They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and
begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led
him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and
laid his hands on him, he asked him, "Can you see anything?" And the
man looked up and said, "I can see people, but they look like trees,
walking." Then Jesus laid his hands on his eyes again; and he looked
intently and his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.
Then he sent him away to his home, saying, "Do not even go into the
village."
Devotional
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God is a healer. The ministry of Jesus reflects this commitment of
God to bring healing to God's creation. Preaching, teaching and
healing are the three charges Jesus gives his followers. This
particular healing is instructive because it shows healing as a
process. Also, it involves a variety of ministrations - saliva,
laying on of hands, Jesus "intent" look and an important question,
"Can you see anything?" Pray for healing trusting in God to give life.
Prayer
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Give me courage to pray for myself and others, gracious God, and fill me with love as I pray. Amen
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They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and
begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led
him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and
laid his hands on him, he asked him, "Can you see anything?" And the
man looked up and said, "I can see people, but they look like trees,
walking." Then Jesus laid his hands on his eyes again; and he looked
intently and his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.
Then he sent him away to his home, saying, "Do not even go into the
village."
Devotional
----------
God is a healer. The ministry of Jesus reflects this commitment of
God to bring healing to God's creation. Preaching, teaching and
healing are the three charges Jesus gives his followers. This
particular healing is instructive because it shows healing as a
process. Also, it involves a variety of ministrations - saliva,
laying on of hands, Jesus "intent" look and an important question,
"Can you see anything?" Pray for healing trusting in God to give life.
Prayer
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Give me courage to pray for myself and others, gracious God, and fill me with love as I pray. Amen