Matthew 4:25 “Great crowds followed him from Galilee and the
Decapolis, and from Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan”
Many of us know the story of the woman with an issue of
blood who touched the hem of Jesus’ robe as he passed by her. In Luke 8:46 Jesus said, “Someone touched me.
I know that power has gone out from me.”
A writer in the current Journal of Preaching pointed out that that
although in this one case Jesus talked about losing power, usually he became
energized by the crowds. They helped grow his ministry as they saw his miracles
and spread the word to others. I know that
when there are more people in worship and they are engaged with the service, I
am energized. Some people give us energy
and some take energy. Some are switch
hitters! A pond with no outlet from
which water can flow allowing room for fresh to enter will become
stagnant. The same can be for us. If we hold everything to ourselves, we can
become stagnant. Only by us giving to
others can God then replenish us.
Heavenly God, we ask strength for this day. Surround us with
people from whom we may draw energy and to whom we can reach out in ministry. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Blessings,Paige
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