29As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.
32That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33The whole town gathered at the door, 34and 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.
35Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”
Thoughts: This passage seems like an agenda- Jesus went here and there and did this and that. But there is a theme of service here- meant for us to find. Jesus served God in the synagogue. Jesus healed Simon's mother-in-law and her response was to serve him- waiting on him.
After sunset- when Jesus had already had a long day, he healed the sick and demon possessed. The whole town gathered around.
Before sunrise Jesus went out to pray to gather his spiritual strength. He could have slept in. He had a great goal and purpose. Jesus' goal of serving the Father meant serving others.
After sunset- when Jesus had already had a long day, he healed the sick and demon possessed. The whole town gathered around.
Before sunrise Jesus went out to pray to gather his spiritual strength. He could have slept in. He had a great goal and purpose. Jesus' goal of serving the Father meant serving others.
Prayer: Help me, O Lord to serve others as you served.
Peter's Mother-in-law's house Capernaum
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