Do you think I’ve forgotten how to help?
Am I so decrepit that I can’t deliver?
MATTHEW 8:2 (MSG)
Then a leper appeared and dropped to his knees before Jesus, praying, “Master, if you want to, you can heal my body.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus WANTS to help.
DAILY FODDER
What causes us to second-guess God's goodwill and power?
PRAYER
Gracious God, you want to be involved in our lives. You want to save us. There aren't any other "gods" with such a disposition. I'm grateful but in my rapid-fire life, I fail to take full advantage of all that you offer. Slow me down and open my eyes so that I can turn to you like the leper did -- "if you want to..." Of course, you want to. You want to do what is best for us if we're open to your involvement. I'm going to think first of your generosity and let it shape my life. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
