Who's My Hero?

 Mark 1:29-39

On leaving the synagogue
Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.
Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever.
They immediately told him about her.
He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up.
Then the fever left her and she waited on them.

When it was evening, after sunset,
they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.
The whole town was gathered at the door.
He cured many who were sick with various diseases,
and he drove out many demons,
not permitting them to speak because they knew him.

Rising very early before dawn,
he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.
Simon and those who were with him pursued him
and on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you."
He told them, "Let us go on to the nearby villages
that I may preach there also.
For this purpose have I come."
So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons
throughout the whole of Galilee.

Never have I had a guest over for dinner and they healed one of my family, but I have had the pleasure of having many guests eat at my home. I used to be grumpy about it. I always have so much that I think I need to get done, and taking time to eat and socialize seemed counter productive. Thing is, looking back all those guest taught me something and helped me enrich my life in someway. So many people pass through out lives. I have begun to realize how many of them I take for granted. The other thing that I notice here is that Jesus stops the demons from speaking. He isn't seeking glory in his good works, he is merely trying to love those he cares for. In the end I see him here rising early to go pray. Jesus is my hero. He is the guy that I look up to and want to be like. I have been failing in my prayer life lately. Oh, I pray everyday but to get up early and make it intentional is where I fall short. God only created everything. I should be able to get up early and give him some of my precious time. 

Jesus, 

Life is short, but it seems like such a long road. Thank you for another day. Help me to be a better man today than I was yesterday, even if it is just a little bit. I owe you so much. You have blessed me greatly. I couldn't even list all the ways. I love you so much. Your ways bring such peace and hope to me. Help me to share your love today. 

In Jesus Christ's name I pray,

Amen