And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose and began to serve them.(Luke 4:38-39 ESV)
These people had just witnessed Jesus, the One who wows with words, speak and drive a demon out from someone they knew. They automatically apply what they knew to be true to a concern heavy on their hearts: Ask... Appeal... Request... Pray. Do we transfer what we learn about God in worship to every day life?
Secondly, it doesn't take some wow actions - simply His word. Do we look at life's challenges, then to His Wordsfor power and solutions?
Thirdly, when He answers, what does that move us to do? Focus on ourselves, or serve others?
Two short verses; lots of applications and challenges.
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