Walk in the Spirit February 2020

Monday 10th February 2020
1 Kings 8/1-7, 9-13
Psalm:131/6-10
( 132/6-10)
Mark:6/53-56
The Gospel Proclamation
When they have crossed over,
they came to land at Gennesaret and
moored the boat. When they got out
of the boat, people at recognized him,
and rushed about that whole region
and began to bring the sick on mats to
wherever they heard he was.
And wherever he went, into villages
or cities or farms, they laid the sick
in the marketplaces, and begged him
that they might touch even the fringe
of his cloak, and all who touched it
were healed.
Prayerful Awareness
Today's Gospel reading reminds us
that Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Divine
Physician. Yes, He is the Divine Physician
at all times. During His public life
Jesus cured all the people who came to
Him in countless numbers. Jesus not only
cured them physically but also mentally
and spiritually. This is what Jesus has
come for. His healing love is freely
available to the whole Universe.
At this particular instance Jesus was
in Gennesaret. News spread around like
wild fire that Jesus is curing the sick.
They were brought to Him on mats, lying
on beds. Their faith was marvelous.
Wherever Jesus went, they laid the sick
in the market place and besought Him
that they might touch even the fringe of
His garment and all those who touched
it were made well.
The people were powerfully drawn
to Him and that is why they ran to Him.
They were confident that Jesus was able
to heal and teach them. They eagerly
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"Abba Father! Abba Mother!"
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longed for what He offered; words of
hope and comfort, the revelation of the
love of the Father and the power of humble,
surrendered life. Some ran just to see
Him heal the sick. There was an urgency.
We must go to Jesus now! On behalf of
the Kingdom He was building He was
in the midst of the people, curing them
with His eyes ever open to Father God.
All the services of Jesus was done with
the hope of giving relief to the poor and
distressed and it was an opportunity of
fulfilling joy and hope for all.
Jesus never turned anyone away.
He was always open to the people's
needs. This evangelization is not merely
to achieve worldly happiness, but it is
a call to give sound health and joy in
anticipating the bliss of heaven. So,
Jesus loved and cared for all those who
came to Him. The physically sick whom
Jesus touched (like the paralytic in Mark
2/1-12) knew that their healing was not
just physical but spiritual as well - their
sins were forgiven and their hearts were
touched and transformed by the love of
the Father. Everyone, including the physically
healthy, had cause to run after the
spiritual healing. Let us also run to Jesus
and seek His healing love.
Our sonship
Where do we stand? Jesus had a great
desire and a thirst to build the Kingdom
of God here and lift more and more hearts
of the people towards Father God. How
can I contribute to this worthy cause?
Can't I witness and make it known to
others that I have been miraculously
healed of my sicknesses. Every night,
during sleep, Jesus heals my whole body
system silently. He renews all my wasted
cells and makes me enjoy good health for
the new day.
Prayer Starter
Abba Father, Abba Mother, we thank
You immensely for gifting us Your beloved
Son Jesus who heals us physically, mentally
and spiritually.