Matthew Ch 8 vv 14-22

                The end of that working day brought no rest for Jesus. He showed His power yet again over the evil spirits which tormented many, and He healed those who were sick in body. By so doing He showed the people that God keeps His word and that He is a compassionate God who will carry our burdens. Do we know that today? Are we trusting in practice or just theoretically?

                Did Jesus cross the lake to get away from the crowd, or to draw them away from Peter’s house so that the family could have some peace, or again, was it to take the message to another part of the country? Was it to see how seriously some would follow Him? Whatever the reason the crowd did follow Him and one at least was really enthusiastic. It is easy when the crowds are with us to say that we’ll do anything for God but when the reality of a life of service is brought home to us then our resolve is tested. Pray that we do not fail Him.

                The “disciple” in verse 21 was just making an excuse and Jesus called his bluff when He told him to let the dead bury their dead. He wasn’t being harsh or unfeeling, but testing the man’s sincerity. When our commitment to Christ is our priority the rest of life falls wonderfully into place.