When I read this familiar scripture, it really stayed with me what was the value and impact of the word “immediately”.
Anyone who has had a fever or a major procedure knows that under normal conditions, there is usually a time from when the fever breaks until a person is back to 100% physically.
Even with an operation or procedure, there is usually post operation/ procedure recovery and maybe even rehabilitation that is required to return to the activities of daily living.
Lastly, besides, the physical process of recovery, there may also be emotional recovery that is needed.
But we see here where Jesus entered the scene and not only cured the mother in law of her issue but there was no recovery time or delay. I really like how the account was a bit more prescriptive in that Jesus held her hand, raised her up and the fever left.
As leaders, there are certain ailments (worries/situations/ assignments/ obstacles) that we may be struggling thru that simply need the authoritative yet gentle touch from Jesus and his interference/ rebuking of the forces that are coming against us ( our family, bodies, minds, purpose, assignment , project, marriage).
I suspect that there may be one in many areas of our lives.
It is my prayer that we take the time to identify those areas of struggle and hopelessness and that we simply humble ourselves to invite (ask for) the touch of the master.
By doing so, we come into agreement with the word and he is able to and desires to make the situation whole – without the required recovery time.
In Jesus name amen.
Be blessed!
Be a Blessing!
Be free!
“Then Jesus got up and left the synagogue and went to Simon’s (Peter’s) house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Him to help her. Standing over her, He rebuked the fever, and it left her; and immediately she got up and began serving them [as her guests].”
Luke 4:38-39 AMP
Vision Multiplier International, LLC 