Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, "If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed"
Matthew 9:20-21 NIV
She knew that Jesus was the real deal...the One who could save, bring healing and restoration...and here he was wondering around, in her town...
Her faith was personal and quiet. So often we only see the big, the loud, the awesome, the popular and important even in church...but Jesus knows the quiet, the ordinary, the introvert, the one who carries the weight of suffering & heartache & loss...he's about us, all us, right where we're at, right now...and He loves...
#Godatstreetlevel
#legit
#dearlyloved
#childrenofGod
...four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus... Mark 2:3-4 NLT Great account of inventiveness and determination to get their friend to see Jesus. Love this. Do you wonder about the back story? Are these the same 4 people who bring this man food? Take him to the toilet every day. Clean him up. Does he live with one of them? Are they family? Are there whole families or groups of people in the background who have supported and cared for this man? A group of children who grew up seeing their parents love in action? Probably. Healing Help Hope These things are found in community. These 4 guys are the heroes here. The upfront people. One day it will be interesting to see who the background heroes are. #loveinaction #community #inthistogether #walkingeachotherhome #gospelofmark
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