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Mark 6:45-56, Matthew 14:22-36, John 6:16-59

Mark 6:54As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus. 55They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. 56And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched him were healed.

A few observations:

1. If the Church today looked like Christ, people would see Him and recognize His presence (v. 54).
   
2. When people find a sense of hope, they will come searching for answers and healing (v. 55).  Our church should be a lighthouse to the community (and to the whole world).
3. Friends bring friends when they know something is the real deal - when they know people can find answers and healing (v. 56).
4. Jesus loves to heal physically and spiritually (v. 56).  We as His Body should emulate His operation.

Love Dare - true love is faithful; faithful love only comes from God through Christ Jesus.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, I desire to be used by you.  Please flow your Holy Spirit through me to heal people around me.  I pray that your healing love, life, and light will flow through me.  I pray that people will recognize you within me, that people will be drawn to you, and that you will heal people through me.  I want to experience your good love and express your good person.  Overflow me with your goodness! May Jesus become greater in me, and may I become less in me.  I pray that the faithfulness of your love will be evident in my marriage.  I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.