Precious, holy Jesus…. (devo reflection)

Mark 1:31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.

Jesus was fully human and fully divine. Honestly, there are a lot of things that I truly don’t understand about that dichotomy, but, based on what I’m seeing here, one thing Jesus fully understands from His human side is the demands of being needed.

Mark 1:32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.

Every time He heals someone, two more needing healing are waiting. People are desperate for healing, and Jesus–precious, holy Jesus–keeps healing. He doesn’t stomp His foot and tell them they are missing the point. He doesn’t tell them that He can heal them spiritually, which is so much more important than physical healing. He. Keeps. Healing. Even with the whole town gathered at the door.

Mark 1:33 The whole town gathered at the door,

Precious Savior, Thank You for the reminder that to keep on keeping on, even when the need feels so great, is important. Help me, even when I feel worn too thin to keep going, to keep my eyes on You, keep my heart rooted in You, to lay my burdens at Your feet, to rest in You. Amen.

Mark 1:34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

Have a blessed day.