August 24, 2026
Healed - Part 1
Mark 7:31-32
08/24/2026
31 Then he returned from the region of Tyre and went
through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region
of the Decapolis.
32 And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had
a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay
his hand on him. (ESV)
How does yesterday's Prayer of the Day, the Collect, reflect
the truth that we cannot come to know Christ Jesus by our own
reason or works?
Almighty and merciful God, by Your gift alone Your
faithful people render true and laudable service. Help
us steadfastly to live in this life according to Your
promises and finally attain Your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever.
The theme for the next several weeks is the righteousness of
God's kingdom as shown in works of faith and love. We believe,
teach, and confess that our works of love, our good works, are
the result of our faith in Christ Jesus as our Redeemer from sin
and death.
Our appointed Gospel reading is from Saint Mark's account of
Jesus healing a deaf and mute man.
Then he returned from the region of Tyre and went
through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of
the Decapolis. And they brought to him a man who was
deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him
to lay his hand on him.
This text serves as a reminder of how we come to know Jesus
as our Savior, how we are brought to faith. It also is a
reminder that each of us who believe in Christ Jesus have a
responsibility to invite our friends, family, and neighbors to
learn of His great love and mercy.
May our Lord grant us willing hearts to invite others to
hear of Jesus Christ. Amen.