Today is Friday, October 14th, 2011; Karen's Korner #2175
"Everyone was trying to touch Him (Jesus),
for when they did healing power
went out from Him
and they were cured."
~ LUKE 6:19 LB
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Bible Commentary:
Once Jesus' healing power became known,
crowds gathered just to touch Him.
For many, He had become a symbol of good fortune,
a lucky charm,
or a country magician.
Instead of desiring God's pardon and love,
they only wanted physical healing
or a chance to see spectacular events.
Some people still see God as a cosmic magician,
and prayer only as a way to ease their pain
or get him to do His tricks.
But God is not a magician--
He is the Master.
Prayer is not away for us to control Him;
it is a way for us to put ourselves under His Control.
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