13 And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.
The supernatural angelic experiences happened after Jesus had fasted: the fasting itself was dry wilderness and spiritual struggle. Breakthrough comes after travail, not before or during. Knowing this will give us tenacity.
the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel
Turn. Change. Believe. Because power is here to do it: that is the message!
31 So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them.
Jesus takes her hand, encouraging faith action. It is rare that healings happened passively.
35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.
Grant this pattern to me too my Father!
41 Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him,
Do we see and stop and act with compassion? Or without faith pass by?
19 and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Give money away and you break its stronghold.
“Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.
It is only as we apply and use what we know that it becomes fruitful in our lives. Its the measure we use that counts, not just what we know.
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