Saturday, June 19, 2010

Weekends Of Worship




At the heart of Christianity is mercy – having sympathy on others. Everywhere He went, Jesus showed compassion; He healed those who were in need: the paralytic, the leper, the man at Bethesda, the person with the withered hand, the centurion’s son, the widow’s son, Jairus’ daughter, the unclean woman, the blind man, the dumb man, the crowd on the mountain by the Sea of Galilee, the deaf man, the epileptic boy, and His dear friend Lazarus. In His humanity, Christ touched each one of them with His divinity.

How much more He does today, to heal us as He reaches down from the very throne of heaven, where He sits at the right hand of the Father. He gives us the Holy Spirit, the comforter. He grants us His peace and strength. He bequeaths His authority, and He offers constant prayers of intercession. He is moved by what we are going through, because He knows our frailties and weaknesses. He realizes our suffering, because He himself also suffered during His time on earth.

Even as we sit here, reading these words, Jesus is once again taking our pain upon Himself. He is holding our infirmities in His heart and hands, lifting them before the Father. As He has done so many times before, through thousands of years, and in millions of lives, He is proclaiming wholeness, and restoration in the name of the Father.

His great care and concern for us, will never cease. Nor will His compassion. Jesus loves us with everlasting affection, and He longs to intercede for us. He is always willing to take our troubles upon Himself, so we can be healed in His name, and for His glory.

14 comments:

Lisa said...

Such a wonderful post Denise, I am so thankful I know Jesus and he blessed me with Christian parents, I have had my whole life the opportunity to serve Him and each day is sweeter than the day before.

Shelby said...

Amen and amen and amen. AWESOME post Denise!

Love you, sweet sister.

Cranberry Morning said...

That is an excellent post, Denise. Thank you!

GodsOwn/Bernice said...

To realize it amazes me over and over!
I am so thankfull All that He is and wants to be for us.
let's glorify Him together this weekend and everyday with ALL that we have...

Blessings
Bernice

Karen said...

Praise the Lord! Beautiful words about our compassionate Saviour....

Anonymous said...

Amen to that my sister. His care and compassion will never cease. Oh, how I love Him and adore Him. Praise His holy name.

INSIDE THE SHRINK said...

Denise, when I read your words and came to the part where you reminded me that Jesus is still next to the Father interceding for me today, I just rejoiced in Him. I forget that you know. But He is there always interceding for me. What a comfort and blessing. Thank you for letting God use you today. Blessing to you, Dr. Bobbi

From the Heart said...

Yes, a great post. God has blessed us in so many ways, but I think the greatest blessing was when He sent His Son to the cross that we might have eteranal life and healing for our bodies.
Blessings, AE

luvmy4sons said...

Yes! Amen! He just mercifully spared my dog, Molly! Praise His name!

Cathy said...

Oh that is beautiful, Denise. I love it. Jesus healed them all. Thank God for His healing power. Love you ~

Saleslady371 said...

I love to read how Jesus walked the earth healing everyone He came in contact with. What a compassionate Savior we have.

Nikki (Sarah) said...

great post Denise from someone who had a heart for others. Take gentle care my special buddy.

RCUBEs said...

So many are hurting and this is a very timely post! May we find the joy and comfort found in His love, despite what's going on around us. Have a great weekend sister and God bless you.

Cranberry Morning said...

Oh. and one more thing - When you visit my Sunday post, you'll find something there just for you!