Matthew 7:34-37 ~ brought to Him

Jesus was spending time along the beaches of the Mediterranean.

Mark 7:34-37

31 Then he returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis.

32 And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay his hand on him. 

33 And taking him aside from the crowd privately, 
he put his fingers into his ears, and after spitting touched his tongue. 34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” 

35 And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. 

36 And Jesus charged them to tell no one. 

But the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. 37 And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”

Sidon is considered the 'seat’ of the Phoenician Civilization. David's Palace and parts of the Temple are from King David's alliance and friendship with the Phoenicians. Today, this is Lebanon. In the time of Jesus this was prosperous trading with all of the Mediterranean.

There is no mention of Jesus traveling with others. In the verse 24, Jesus deliberately goes to Tyre and states He wants to travel without recognition. Maybe Jesus was hoping for a time of quietness and beauty.

He returns to find people asking about healing a deaf man. Jesus continues the season of quiet, Jesus begins privately healing a deaf man with very personal, intentional time to understandably heal.

In this season of Lent, times of quiet, observing beauty. Realizing God is Father of all of creation. God organizes our lives to flow in His Plan. Finding indications God is right here with us. Jesus planned to take "time" in His Ministry to Tyre. Jesus took the time to plan beauty into, "Give us the Day."



Jesus the Author of Life put as much Life and Beauty into 'today' with appreciation - drawing from what was available. Jesus would not sail the Mediterranean as an Adult. And yet, He would walk the coast and beaches.

Abba, our Father,

Teach us to see our Blessings and add to Life. Add in Gratitude. Appreciation. The ability to add to the day in "Give us the Day."

Bless us to have the ones we Love add to Your Adventure Today. Help them to take Your Blessings and "Give us the Day." Enfolded in Your Love. With Gratitude.

Help the Nations Trusting in You to comprehend the height and depth of Your Generous Blessings. To add Blessings together to create more Heaven on earth.

Encourage the Depth of Your Fullness bring Your Beloved, surrounding the Good earth, more Heaven on earth.Love, Joy and Peace.

In the Name of Jesus we ask healing of my arm. With Gratitude, Father God, for the use of my arm and the health already there.

Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †