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Mark 5:42-43 CEB
[42] Suddenly the young woman got up and began to walk around. She was 12 years old. They were shocked! [43] He gave them strict orders that no one should know what had happened. Then he told them to give her something to eat.
Mark 5:42-43 CEB
Jesus seemed to be wanting to damp down the crowds, quite the opposite of our modern culture where the number of views/likes/followers is our measure of success.
Don't tell anyone. 
You've seen the power of resurrection, of death being defeated, and that's enough.
For now anyway.
What Jesus was interested in is what the person in the middle of the story needed...food.
Get this girl some kai, she's 12yrs old, has been unwell for some time, and has now had this amazing experience, she might need something to eat!
Jesus had just pulled her back from death & could've supernaturally provided her with all the nutrition that she needed, but he didn't. He invited those who were there to participate with him in this young person's recovery and restoration.
Her parents, Peter, James & John, were invited to join in with Jesus work.
Where is Jesus asking you and me to join in with his work today?
It may not be a place that generates likes or followers or accolades, it might be small and ordinary...Jesus invites us to join in the Big Story of hope, healing & restoration...
#gospelofMark #invitation

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