Summary
Happy Blessed Sunday!
James 5:13-20 is about prayer, confession, and the redemption of the souls of those who have wandered from the truth. We are to confess our sins for any healing to take place. We are asked to pray for every circumstance, and for others to pray when they are sick or spiritually weak.
Mark 9:38-47 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”
We could only wonder what was in the minds of the disciples. Were they jealous, or angry because they have assumed that the power to cast out demons was a privilege given only to the followers of Jesus (as in the disciples) and not to any other person? The disciples were confused.
Jesus had his reasons: ‘Do not prevent him,’ he said, ‘there is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us.’ With these words, Jesus has taught his disciples about tolerance more as an exercise of being humble giving charity to others.
The sermon was The Power of Kind Hearts. Be kind to everyone, always! If you are happy and smile at someone, that person will probably smile back at you! Hi, good morning, have a nice day! All wonderful things to start your day. Have a nice evening, wonderful week! A kind of Make My Day, phenomenon! Be humble and follow your hearts. Show lovingkindness to all! Wonderful message to live by.
Mary
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