In the story about Jesus healing the blind men (Matt. 9:30-31), Jesus tells the men not to tell anyone that He healed them. Why does He do that? If I remember correctly, He also does it in several other stories. Why would He say that to some and not to everyone He heals?
I have that same question!! I'd really like to know why, as well. Wow, great minds must think alike. ;)
ReplyDeleteLife application bible came in handy again! :) That always kinda threw me off too when I read about Jesus saying that to people.. but when i was reading that yesterday the commentator was saying it was because Jesus may not have wanted to be only know as the "healer of physical problems". He wanted people to know that his main concern was the souls of people.. he wanted people to desire more than just physical healing from him. He wanted them to call on him to be the healer of their hearts and souls as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bonnie!! :) That does make sense.
ReplyDeleteI always wondered if part of it was that He didn't want the extra crowds generated by each miracle. If you wanted to come and hear Him teach or your heart was drawn to get to know Him, great! But don't just come for the bling and the big "show" He might perform. He was followed by crowds where ever he went, yet look at how many stuck around after the "show" was over when He was being tried and mocked and beaten. People are sometimes like that today, even in the Church. They jump from church to church looking for the next dynamic preacher or glitzy program.
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