The Servant Messiah - 5
The Great Physician - Luke 4:3137
Messiah departed his home country to continue his work in neighboring Capernaum. A large group gathered in the Synagogue to hear the new prophet. His presentation was interrupted by a sudden outburst from a crazed man in the Congregation. All eyes were cast upon the situation. Messiah spoke and rebuked the demon. The affected man convulsed as the demon left him. The reaction was intense. Not only does the prophet speak with wisdom and truth, not only does he teach with clarity, but his word can banish unclean spirits. One who had authority over demons possessed special power from God.
There was leader of the Synagogue named Simon. He was so impressed by the prophet of Nazareth that he urged him to heal his mother-in-law who lay sick with a high fever. Gratitude and amazement were together kindled. Even as Messiah looked out the window a crowd was gathering. They had brought their sick and were waiting for the sun to go down on the Sabbath so that Messiah could heal. As the hour approached the physician could not resist the cries of the suffering. He laid his hands on them to provide healing. Compassion and power had come together to give Messiah a disturbing problem. He retreated into a desert place for prayer and meditation. He knew that many more would come in the morning for the healing hand. There would be so many that he would be prevented from continuing his mission.
Messiah must reveal God’s compassion for the suffering. He who comes to save, he who comes to instruct and enlighten the mind, he who comes to build the character and personality is also concerned about the diseases which attack the body. In his work men must see his concern for the afflicted, they must see that he is disturbed by the sight of the sick, that he is moved with compassion. This would inspire his followers not to neglect this important area of the kingdom’s work. Teachers would be sent but also physicians.
When morning came and they found him, urging him to stay on Messiah was again in the wilderness experience. It was difficult to say no, but he must go on to other cities
Messiah departed his home country to continue his work in neighboring Capernaum. A large group gathered in the Synagogue to hear the new prophet. His presentation was interrupted by a sudden outburst from a crazed man in the Congregation. All eyes were cast upon the situation. Messiah spoke and rebuked the demon. The affected man convulsed as the demon left him. The reaction was intense. Not only does the prophet speak with wisdom and truth, not only does he teach with clarity, but his word can banish unclean spirits. One who had authority over demons possessed special power from God.
There was leader of the Synagogue named Simon. He was so impressed by the prophet of Nazareth that he urged him to heal his mother-in-law who lay sick with a high fever. Gratitude and amazement were together kindled. Even as Messiah looked out the window a crowd was gathering. They had brought their sick and were waiting for the sun to go down on the Sabbath so that Messiah could heal. As the hour approached the physician could not resist the cries of the suffering. He laid his hands on them to provide healing. Compassion and power had come together to give Messiah a disturbing problem. He retreated into a desert place for prayer and meditation. He knew that many more would come in the morning for the healing hand. There would be so many that he would be prevented from continuing his mission.
Messiah must reveal God’s compassion for the suffering. He who comes to save, he who comes to instruct and enlighten the mind, he who comes to build the character and personality is also concerned about the diseases which attack the body. In his work men must see his concern for the afflicted, they must see that he is disturbed by the sight of the sick, that he is moved with compassion. This would inspire his followers not to neglect this important area of the kingdom’s work. Teachers would be sent but also physicians.
When morning came and they found him, urging him to stay on Messiah was again in the wilderness experience. It was difficult to say no, but he must go on to other cities
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