THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 8:22-26
“Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes.” (Mark 8:25)
Curious, why did this healing need to be a two stage process?
We can only guess; my guess is that there was a reason unique to this man.
We also know that similar things happen today.
Some people are healed immediately, some receive healing over time.
Every miracle of Jesus is unique, not predictable.
God designs His help in a way that will reach the soul of every person.
There are also times when, for a purpose, God will wait, or even say no.
“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take my thorn away. He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness.’” (2 Corinthians 12:8-9)
God sent Jesus to show us how far He will go to restore us, help us, heal us.
God sent Jesus to save us from the curse of sin and death!
Suffering is not over yet, but it is defeated, and one day healing will be complete.
We do not see things clearly, we do not have full healing… but He’s not done yet!
“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” (1 Corinthians 13:12)
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, there are still things that are fuzzy to me. Your healing miracle in me is not complete. But what I see now is enough to make me eager to see the rest!