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Mark 1:32-34

Mark 1:32–34 (NKJV) — 32At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. 33And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.

The "doctrine" (As we saw in the preceding verses of this chapter, casting out demons was called His doctrine, because it accompanied His teaching), of Jesus was undeniable. When the church of Jesus Christ, through the Spirit of God, begins to practice the "doctrine" of Jesus Christ, the world takes notice. Far too many in the faith are fixated on the sensational today that they cannot see the spiritual healings that usually accompany this "doctrine", and some even dismiss the actual miracles that happen right before their eyes. But, as we see in this passage, the people cannot resist this "doctrine" and will even bring their loved ones and friends that one touch of the Master may set them free. The other fascinating thing we find here, is that Jesus is never a glory hog! Yes, His time has not yet come, but I believe it goes a bit deeper than that. Mortal man nor devils of hell, could stop the cross of Christ. He never intentionally drew attention to Himself, but came to do the Father's work. What if God's servants today would strive to never bring attention to themselves, but to point people to the man from Galilee who can set them free? So what does this say about all those out there today who glorify themselves by drawing attention to the miracles they perform?