SATURDAY 3.11.23: Heaven’s power at work on earth
Synagogue leaders often opposed Jesus (cf. Luke 6:6-11, 13:10-14). But he didn’t hesitate to serve a synagogue leader who begged him to help his gravely ill daughter. He also served a woman who had suffered for 12 years. His power healed her when, hoping he wouldn’t notice, she stealthily touched his robe. And he sent his followers out to carry out the same core principle of his kingdom: serve and heal by sharing God’s love.
Reflection
• To the trembling woman, who’d spent 12 years hearing that her health problem meant God had cursed her, Jesus said “Go in peace” (8:48). To Jairus, the pleading, anguished father, he said “Don’t be afraid; just keep trusting” (8:50).
• Are there experiences or attitudes that make it harder for you to trust in Jesus’s love and care?
In which parts of your life today do you need to accept Jesus’ invitation to “just keep trusting”?
Prayer: Compassionate Jesus, help my fearful, skeptical heart to be able to take in, and then to share with others, your calming, healing presence. Amen.