Reading: Matthew 9:14-26, Acts 13:26-52, Psalm 22:1-11, Genesis 48

Recall:
Matthew 9:24-25 he said, "Go away; for the girl is not dead, but sleeping." And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up."

Psalm 22:11 "Do not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help."

Reflect:
If I had been Jesus I would have snapped my fingers and healed the girl just to see the faces of the laughers. How cool he must have been--he had the crowd removed and he healed the girl. It wasn't about the crowd; it wasn't about him; it was about healing the girl. It is so easy to get distracted by what is going on around, to react instead of "proact."

What an important prayer in Psalm 22- "do not be far from me." The walk can get so lonely. Many times there are people around to help. But on those occasions when we find ourselves alone on the road, it is so important that God is near.

Respond:
God, do not be far from me. Keep my heart. Keep me focused. The healing is what matters.