I used to have problems with this scripture. I don’t know about you but when I’m sick, even after my fever has subsided, I still feel bad for awhile. So Simon Peter’s mother gets up from her sick bed to wait on these men. Where was her daughter? Couldn’t someone cut her some slack? Yet with scripture, new insights are always possible. And I have two from these verses. First Jesus healing was complete. He healed her fever and made her completely well. Second, her desire to serve came maybe not just because that was her role as a woman; it also came from a gratitude for Jesus’ work in her life. I’ve seen God do wonderful things in people’s lives. Many responded by wanting to pass their blessings on to others. I’m learning from the Celebrate Recovery ministry offered at our church that everyone has hurts, habits and hang-ups of some type and that faith in Christ and willingness to work towards a better way of living through faith will make overcoming those hurts, habits and hang-ups possible. I also see people in that program passing on the blessings by helping and encouraging one another. It’s a wonderful thing to see the healing power of Christ have a ripple effect. Thank God for Christ’s healing touch in our lives just when we need it and thank God that we have the opportunity to respond. And while I may live a life of Christian service as a pastor, I too am benefiting from the service of others. The Great Commandment is working at Hapeville First! Have a blessed week.
Most Holy God, We’re beginning a new week with both challenges and opportunities. Draw near to us as we draw near to you. Give us strength to meet what each day brings and to help others do the same. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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