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Editors note: These are detailed devotional times I have had with the Lord that I wanted to share with the readers. They will be posted on those days I have detailed devotional times. Today's devotional time  was done before 9:15 a.m.

Quiet Times for Monday, January 19, 04
(Psalm 19, Proverbs 19, Mark 1:32-34)

“That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.” (Mark 1:32-34, NIV)

Observations:

I asked myself what the people did!

1. That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.
2. The whole town gathered at the door.

Interpretations:

I asked myself the significance of their actions!

It is very interesting when there were those who were sick and demon-possessed, other people were the ones that brought them to Jesus. They intervened on behalf of the sick and demon-possessed so Jesus could heal them. It is also very interesting that the whole town gathered at the door of Simon and Andrew’s home. This is evident from the previous verses (Mark1:29-31) regarding where Jesus was staying. They were ready and expectant for a healing service!

Observations:

I asked myself what Jesus did!

1. Jesus healed many who had various diseases.
2. Jesus drove out many demons.
3. Jesus did not let the demons speak because they knew who He was.

Implications:

I saw important implications for my own life. When others are sick with various diseases, I can take them before the Lord and be expectant for healing. The people were expectant and ready for a healing service and Jesus did not disappoint. Jesus answered!

I ask you now dear friend, where do you need an answer?

Dear friend, there will be times when you do not know when the answer you are looking for will come. There are other times when you will be placed in a position to help someone else out. In either case, expect an answer from the Lord. It does not matter what area of life it is.

The people went expecting Jesus to do great things and Jesus did not disappoint. Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I believe what He did in those days, He still can do today. He uses His followers to accomplish His great works in these last days. At other times, Jesus intervenes directly!

Expect the Lord to send the answer in your life for He is the Answer for what you are going through. He is your Tower of refuge and strength. We may not understand why things happen the way they do but Jesus answers in His perfect timing.

You can also be the one to show the Answer to one who is suffering. You have the awesome opportunity of bringing people to Jesus for healing no matter what kind of various diseases they are facing. What people face are not always physical but they can be spiritual, psychological, emotional, mental, etc but Jesus has the power to reach all areas of life. That is exciting to know friend. I believe that with my whole heart and as you look to Scripture and to the One who made you and me, you can have that faith too!

May you know the One who loves you so much and wants to be your Answer! Amen!

Almighty Nurturing Savior, Wonderfully, Enthusiastically Redeems Situations! (A.N.S.W.E.R.S)/”Where do you need an answer?”

Prayer:

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for staying in Peter and Andrew’s home after the worship service and healing Peter’s mother-in-law. Then, patiently you healed so many patiently who had various diseases after sunset when people brought them to you and the town gathered at the door. Just as you healed Peter's mother-in-law, I believe you healed each one individually and personally. I thank you Jesus. This makes me really happy because you are a God who loves and cares for our needs. You can heal us now too and answer us in our distress. I thank you Jesus. You know the answers we are looking for in our lives. There are areas which we need an answer and wait on you for your help. Help us also to bring people to you so they can be healed and see that you are the Answer. I thank you Jesus. Thank you for hearing us and answering us! In Your Name I Pray Jesus! Amen!

Love in Christ,                                                         Ramesh