Touch the Fringe!

For Saturday, July 25, 2020.

Mark 6:56 CEV: “Wherever Jesus went—in villages, cities, or the countryside—they brought the sick out to the marketplaces. They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.”

If there are ever any doubts about Jesus being the great healer, this eyewitness account should settle it. Anticipating his arrival, people would line Main Street with their sick, lame, blind, and mentally deranged friends and family. Since that’s the only road through town, they knew Jesus would be passing by, and healing would be certain!

I sometimes refer to Jesus’ power as ‘supernatural,’ but let me assure you that this is not like the Justice League or some phony magician’s incantation. Jesus, being fully God and fully man, created everyone and everything. So now if something goes amiss with one of his creations, who better to set it right than the creator himself?

Jesus’ healing powers did not end when he returned to heaven. The Holy Spirit helps us pray to God in Jesus’ name, and he can not only heal living things—He can heal our cities and our once-great country. Pray that our families, our friends and our country could touch the fringe of his robe—today!

Blessings to all today – stay safe!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship

3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406