Slow Down

Interruptions could be the best part of the day.

Jesus was on his way to see a 12 year old daughter who was sick and close to death.  A woman touches the hem of his robe and she is healed.  Jesus stops to talk with the woman.  

I wondered how the dad of the daughter who is sick would have felt.  Probably wishing they would hurry up.  

But, Jesus takes time to talk with the woman who came to him.  He takes time to hear her story.  To relieve her from trembling.  To call her daughter and encourage her.  

To be like Jesus I need to slow down and notice people.  To be available to someone who might be hurting.  Maybe I will see needs of those around me.  We need to be out in public and available to be used by God to encourage those we see.  

Where do I need to be.  Why all the hurry.  

Slow Down.  

Luke 8:43 +