Jesus performed many miracles, Mark 7:37 records that the “People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” In Jesus day, the crowds were truly astounded when they witnessed his actions.
In our day, we are rarely impressed, however if you do a search on YouTube for “baby hears for the first time” you can watch videos of small children receiving hearing aids and their reactions when they hear the sounds of their loved ones for the very first time. It is truly priceless and evokes a similar response as those who witnessed Jesus perform miracles.
This is not to say that technology has replaced Jesus, it just means that Father continues to bless us through science, medicine as well as modern day miracles. We shouldn’t discount one avenue just because another is utilized to deliver the same gifts of grace.
Mark 7:34-35 recounts the moment of Jesus actual miracle as “He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”). At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.” Jesus words are simple instructions for us today, “be open to the move of Christ in any way and through any means he chooses to act and we too may excitedly exclaim, “The deaf shall hear!”
(Prayer): Lord, work in my life in any way you desire. Reveal any barriers that have prevented you from moving fully and freely, and help me to remove them. In your mighty name I pray. Amen.
(Prayer): Lord, work in my life in any way you desire. Reveal any barriers that have prevented you from moving fully and freely, and help me to remove them. In your mighty name I pray. Amen.
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