February 04, 2024

Key Highlights

- Simon's mother-in-law in the gospel had a fever, which was a big deal back then because they didn't have modern medicine.

- Jesus approached Simon's mother-in-law, took her hand, and helped her up - she had to do some of the work to get better.

- Getting up from our struggles is the hardest part of the spiritual journey, but Jesus is always ready to help us.

- After being healed, Simon's mother-in-law served others, showing the importance of helping our neighbors.

- We need to have the courage to take Jesus' hand and stand up to be healed.

- Prayer is essential; it's the 'water' that helps grow the seeds of grace.

- Jesus wants us to face him so we can be healed and he can look at us.

Action Steps

- Reflect on a time when you faced a challenge and imagine Jesus offering his hand to help you up.

- Think of ways you can help your neighbors or classmates this week, just like Simon's mother-in-law did after she was healed.

- Spend some time in prayer this week to 'water' the seeds of grace in your life.

Listener Challenge

This week, I challenge you to identify one area in your life that is 'suffering from a fever' - it could be a personal struggle or a challenge you're facing. Take a moment to reflect on how you can reach out and take Jesus' hand to help you overcome it.