34When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. 35And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought all their sick to him 36and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed. (Matthew 14:34-36)
Thoughts: The Sea of Galilee is sometimes called the "Lake of Gennesaret" named after a town in the tribe of Naphtali. Isaiah 9:1 says, "Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan--" There was a light that came to Naphtali that day- that brought healing, hope, grace, and love. The people brought their sick to Jesus and healed them.
The world Jesus lived in was also full of terror and violence, much like ours is today. In Jesus day Galileans were murdered by Romans and several rebellions were squelched violently. Certainly the cross is a symbol of violence. But Jesus did not bring violence but hope as the Prince of Peace. We too should be instruments of peace.
Prayer: Lord thank you for coming- bringing light and hope.
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