Journey, an update from Rachelle Sperling 4-27-06

A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coast of Tyre and Sidon, who had come to hear him and be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by evil spirits were cured, and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all. Luke 6:17b-19

As I was reading this passage I was captured by the description of power coming from Jesus. The people recognized that there was power in Jesus to heal them and they sought him out, following him all over the region to be touched by that power. Today, the multitudes don't seek Jesus. They have been blinded to the power that is within him, the power available to touch and heal their lives. And that is the reason I am here in Hungary, that I may share the gospel of Jesus Christ which is the POWER of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.

But too often I think that I am so "familiar" with Jesus that I fail to remember the power that is in Him. Power to bring light from darkness. Power to work evil plans for good. Power to heal, cleanse and forgive. Power to change lives. If I will remember the power in the name of Jesus then I can rest assured that He is able to work out His plan even when I do not see the results and I can be encouraged that He will accomplish all that He desires.