(This taken from Oklahoma Christian University's Bible reading plan : OC's 60 Day New Testament Plan)
Who Gathers At Your Door?
In Mark 1-5, Jesus has just begun his ministry; he is teaching, he is preaching, and he is healing. In chapter 1, we read that Jesus just had a long day of ministry. He taught in the synagogue, drove out an evil spirit, and then healed Simon's mother-in-law. I can only assume that after a day like that, Jesus was ready to sit and enjoy the meal that had been prepared for him, enjoy a little rest after a long day.
BUT, 1:33 “The whole town gathered at the door.” The sick, the demon possessed, the hopeless and hurting gathered at the door, because they knew that behind that door was healing, behind that door was help, behind that door was someone who cared, behind that door was hope. And Jesus went out and healed them.
Why do people gather at your door? Do they know you as a place to find help, hope and peace? Is there a village at your door? If not, maybe you need to take a play from Jesus' playbook: love your neighbor, bless the broken and help meet the needs of others around you.
Written By Hudson Hutchison
Staff Member, Oklahoma Christian University
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