WHEN SHE HEARD ABOUT JESUS

WHEN SHE HEARD ABOUT JESUS           Wednesday May 20, 2015

Text: Mark 5:25 – 34                            Memory verse: v 27

How we take what we hear and what we do with them matters so much in determining what we eventually become or gain. Unfortunately, some have ears but don’t hear (Psalm 115:6; 135:17; Jeremiah 5:21; Matthew 13:14 and John 12:40). What did this woman hear about Jesus? Can we make some suggestions? Are these things similar to what we hear today as we listen to sermons, in Sunday Schools/Bible Studies? 

Undoubtedly, this woman has heard that Jesus was a prophet with a great healing power. Someone who still cares about her would have come to tell her about Jesus because by her illness, people would steer clear of her. She wasn't sure of how Jesus will treat her (Leviticus 15:25 – 27). This made her to come to Jesus from behind. Nevertheless, her faith was not disappointed (5:29).     

Many of us have heard so many sermons on faith and yet we have never demonstrated it. We've heard severally that Jesus saves and heals yet many of us have not even made up our minds to come to Jesus, and we carry burden and loads of sin about. Now you are still hearing it. Why not take a step of faith to meet with Jesus. He didn't reject the woman despite her odour and will not reject you despite your sins.

Food for Thought: What do you do with the sermon you hear daily?

Prayer: God, help me to understand and apply what I hear from you daily so I can benefit from them in Jesus name. 

WAITING FOR HIM

WAITING FOR HIM                                          Saturday March 28, 2015

Text: Luke 8:40 – 41                                                Memory verse: v 40

There is nothing comparable to waiting on the Lord. The man at the pool of Bethesda waited for over 38 years and he got what he wanted. The woman with the flow of blood waited for 12 years before her opportunity came. Jacob had to serve 14 years before he got his love, Rachel. Abraham and the wife Sarah waited for over 25 years before their promised child was born. Their case was over 25 years because they were married before Abram was called by God. Have you been waiting, God will remember you this season in Jesus name.

Jesus Christ was driven away by the people of Gadarenes. However, when He returned to the Galileans, they gladly received Him, as they were waiting for His return. Jairus was waiting to ask for Jesus’ favour (Luke 8:41). He went ahead to do good to those who desired Him. On our own part, we should know that when they reject us here, there are places they want us and our love, fellowship, and service. Again, when we wait patiently for God, it will never be in vain. Psalm 27:4; 37:4 all urge us to wait on the Lord. Beloved, are you waiting on the Lord, keep the faith and He will come back to meet, and honour your request.

Food for Thought: “Wait in quiet patience, not murmuring because you are under the affliction, but blessing God for it” – Charles Spurgeon.

Prayer: Lord, as I wait on you, may my expectations not be in vain.