Faith in Action

When we look at Mark 6:53-56, we see how Jesus ministered to the people who recognized Him. They ran throughout the whole region bringing sick people to Him. There were a lot of people who were suffering and dying in that region; people who were unable to help themselves (they had to be carried). They begged Him to let them touch even the edge of His cloak – and Jesus healed every single one who was brought to Him. What a Savior He is!

Their physical condition is a picture of everyone's spiritual condition. Every person is born sin-sick. Jesus, the one who has authority over all things, who has power over all forces, who commands the natural world, loves to restore what sin has broken.

Isn't that a comfort to know with all that is going on in this world today? That there is coming a day when every knee will bow...the curse of sin will be reversed forever...Jesus will take us to a place where sin and sickness and sadness can never touch us gain! Until then, we rest in His authority and His plan. Part of His plan is that He uses His people to bring the sin-sick to Him.

Let's continue to study Mark 6.