Believe and Receive (Sep 22)
Through both His words and works,
Christ proclaims His true identity
to the disciples and the multitudes.
At first even His companions are
perplexed by His power & authority,
wondering: What manner of man
is this, that even the wind and
the sea obey Him. But patiently –
through the miracles of exorcism,
healing and even raising the dead
the Master Servant works to
convince His followers of the
nature of His person and mission.
Lord, we will place our Faith In You:
Now a certain woman had a flow of
blood for 12 years, and had suffered
many things of many physicians and
was not better…. When she heard
about Jesus,she came from behind
Him in the crowd and touched His
garment. For she said: If only I may
touch His clothes, I shall be made
well. Immediately her blood was
dried up and she felt in her body
she was healed of the affliction.
And Jesus said to her: your Faith
has made you well (Mark 5:21-34).
While He was still speaking, some
came from the ruler of synagogue
said: Your daughter is dead. As
soon as Jesus heard the message,
He said to the ruler of synagogue:
Do not be afraid, only Believe.
Then He came to the house, took
the child and said: Little girl, I say
to you, arise. Immediately the girl
arose and walked (Mark 5:35-43)
Lord, we are thankful for giving
us doctors who alleviate suffering.
Even in our day, there are cases
that doctors give up as incurable.
But You Jesus is greatest physician
and nothing is really beyond You
for You tapped on divine power.
Grateful that some of us have
experienced Your divine healing
after confession of sin and faith;
bringing us nearer to You Lord.
And Thank You for experiencing
Your love and power, with renewed
faith and reverence of You. Amen.
Lord of Compassion, I have needs and only You God can meet them.
Some people might be appalled at
my boldness but I am shamelessly
asking You to give me what I need.
From scripture I know of Your generous heart and I am waiting
and risking everything on it.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Lord, we praise You that the same
power that raised Jairus’ daughter
from the dead and raised Jesus
from the dead is available to us
through the Spirit. Just as You
turned dry bones into alive in
times of Ezekiel 37, You can also
turn dead things to life these days.
Open the eyes of my heart to see
and know the working of Your power
in and for us who believe. Amen.
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