HEAL – God’s Heart for Healing in MarkMuestra

Crowding Jesus

Have you ever stood in line at a Black Friday sale waiting with hundreds of people until they opened the doors? It can be a free-for-all as people crowd, push and run for great deals. In today’s account, Jesus is the reason everyone flocked to the Galilee region. People heard of His healing power and they wanted it for themselves.

It says in verse 10, “For he had healed many, so that those with diseases were pushing forward to touch him.” There were so many people, Jesus had his disciples get a small boat to keep the people from crowding him.

We too can seek Jesus with as much fervor as these people did. They made seeking Him their priority over schedules, work, etc. They looked to Him for their ultimate healing, and so can we today.

Questions:

1. When was the last time you were with others crowding in to see or experience something? What was happening around you?
2. Have you ever desperately sought God for something, sacrificing your comfort in doing so?
3. Why do you think Jesus didn’t want the people crowding Him? Was it about His comfort, or others' access?