Scripture Reading: Mark 7:24-30
Much of the public life of Jesus was devoted to caring for sufferers. The doctor’s little girl told the messenger where she thought her father could be found, as he was wanted immediately, “I don’t’ know, sir; but you’ll find him somewhere, helping somebody.” When people sought for Jesus and could not find Him, He was usually away with someone in need, doing good, helping somebody. At this time, however, He was trying to get away from the crowd. He certainly was not trying to hide from His enemies, for He never had any fear of men. Probably He needed rest for Himself and His disciples. At least we are told He entered into a house and would have no man know He was there. We are sure Jesus never hides away from those who need Him in their distress. It is never true that He cannot be found. He never shuts the door upon those who pray to Him or those who come to Him in trouble and want to find Him, refusing to see them. We will never find Him absent nor in hiding when we go to Him with any question or any need.
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