40 Days of MiraclesSample

Jesus Heals a Deaf and Dumb Man

The Scriptures emphasize speaking and hearing as significant themes. God speaks, and Creation comes into being. We, His creatures, are meant to hear and obey His commands. So, when a man who is deaf and has “difficulty speaking” is brought to Jesus, the poor soul’s healing points to a restoration of Creation’s goodness where hearing and speaking resume their proper place. However, the work is still incomplete because the healed one ignores Jesus' express command: tell no one. Jesus heals privately and instructs the onlookers to tell no one, “but the more he ordered them, the more they proclaimed it” (v36). Like the afflicted man in this story, we can come before Jesus asking for healing and trust that He will do “everything well” (v37). However, let us also strive to leave His Presence committed to an obedient response.

Questions for Reflection

• Have you ever witnessed a miracle of restored hearing or speech, directly or indirectly?
• What areas in your life need to be restored so you can hear God and speak of His faithfulness?
• What is Jesus doing really well in your life right now?