“And immediately after they came out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they spoke to Jesus about her. And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the fever left her, and she waited on them” (Mark 1:29-31).
Look at the pieces of the story. Jesus calls the sons, but the mother is sick. Jesus heals her and she is back to work. We were made to work. Our life as disciples grows through the work we do. Our work is our belief in action. All authority belongs to Jesus, so at His word, we are restored. Distractions of this world get in the way, but Jesus heals us of all infirmities, the greatest of which is death.
Lord, what You came to do You tell us with Scripture. What You did is revealed in the life of faith which You have given us. Guide us to understanding that we are not to rest when You call us to work, nor are we to work when You call us to rest. As we follow You, lead us into living the life which You intend for all, so that we may learn how to be faithful in and through all things.
Lord Jesus, I try to figure things out. I want to know what You are up to before I take that first step, but You are the One who knows, and You call us into eternity. Lead me out of myself and into the life You are growing in me. Remove any sickness so that I may get up and wait on others as You have waited upon me. I need You to guide me into learning how to love others as You have loved me. Amen.
