Can I credibly profess love w/o evidential action?
When consumed by true adoration can I disguise intense affection?
Is devotion to a person wholly revealed only by actions?
While walking through His hometown [Matthew 9], Jesus caught the attention of a large number of people. Strolling through the densely populated town of
1. Healed a paralytic man (vv. 6-7)
2. Confronted the entire local religious system (v. 3, 10-17, 33-34)
3. Called a [useless] tax collector into the ministry (v. 9)
4. Merely brought healing to a “free-bleeder” by the hem of his cloak (v. 19-22)
5. Healed yet another sick girl (vv. 23-26)
By the time Jesus exited from the heckling crowd surrounding the young girl that they mockingly assumed to be dead, he made his way to a local home. Many believed that he was entering into the house of Cephas [Peter], possibly for a meal and a break from the day’s activities. While coming into this dwelling two blind men addressed Jesus as “Son of David”, [Isa. 9:7] signifying their faith in His Messianic identity. This was the first address of this kind in the book of Matthew.
Why was Jesus so quick to heal the handicapped, confront the Pharisees, call a sinner into Kingdom service, stop a twelve-year bleeding, and even face a crowd of critics to bring a young lassie back to health?
Beyond that question; why did He seemed to ignore these two that screamed with such a targeted address [v. 27]? These two guys were compulsive and brash enough to follow this Messiah into a private home.
Concerning Jesus, do you require “seeing” before “believing”?
We know a great deal about Him and His claims.
Have you truly taken the courageous step through the door?
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7) If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well.
Have you pursued Christ and will you profess Him when He asks you…
"Do you believe that I am able to do this?"
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