Gospel Readings
G O S P E L
Jesus willingly heals the daughter of the ruler who comes to Him with that request. We are not told who the ruler is, whether he is Jewish or not; we are told nothing of his origins. What does this tell us about God’s love? It tells us clearly that God gives His love and salvation to all people regardless of who they are. God is not going to choose one person over another; neither should we as we seek to proclaim the Gospel to all men and women.
Matthew 9:18-26
18 While Jesus was speaking, an official came forward, knelt down before him, and said, “My daughter has just died. But come, lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus rose and followed him, and so did his disciples. 20 A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. 21 She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.” 22 Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, “Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.” And from that hour the woman was cured. 23 When Jesus arrived at the official’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd who were making a commotion, 24 he said, “Go away! The girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they ridiculed him. 25 When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose. 26 And news of this spread throughout all that land.
my reflections
think: God is not going to choose one person over another; neither should we as we seek to proclaim the Gospel to all men and women.
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