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#21-34 These declarations were intended to call the attention of
the disciples to the word of Christ. By his thus instructing
them, they were made able to instruct others; as candles are
lighted, not to be covered, but to be placed on a candlestick,
that they may give light to a room. This parable of the good
seed, shows the manner in which the kingdom of God makes
progress in the world. Let but the word of Christ have the place
it ought to have in a soul, and it will show itself in a good
conversation. It grows gradually: first the blade; then the ear;
after that the full corn in the ear. When it is sprung up, it
will go forward. The work of grace in the soul is, at first, but
the day of small things; yet it has mighty products even now,
while it is in its growth; but what will there be when it is
perfected in heaven!
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#35-41 Christ was asleep in the storm, to try the faith of his
disciples, and to stir them up to pray. Their faith appeared
weak, and their prayers strong. When our wicked hearts are like
the troubled sea which cannot rest, when our passions are
unruly, let us think we hear the law of Christ, saying, Be
silent, be dumb. When without are fightings, and within are
fears, and the spirits are in a tumult, if he say, "Peace, be
still," there is a great calm at once. Why are ye so fearful?
Though there may be cause for some fear, yet not for such fear
as this. Those may suspect their faith, who can have such a
thought as that Jesus careth not though his people perish. How
imperfect are the best of saints! Faith and fear take their
turns while we are in this world; but ere long, fear will be
overcome, and faith will be lost in sight.
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* The demoniac healed. (1-20) A woman healed. (21-34) The
daughter of Jairus raised. (35-43)
#1-20 Some openly wilful sinners are like this madman. The
commands of the law are as chains and fetters, to restrain
sinners from their wicked courses; but they break those bands in
sunder; and it is an evidence of the power of the devil in them.
A legion of soldiers consisted of six thousand men, or more.
What multitudes of fallen spirits there must be, and all enemies
to God and man, when here was a legion in one poor wretched
creature! Many there are that rise up against us. We are not a
match for our spiritual enemies, in our own strength; but in the
Lord, and in the power of his might, we shall be able to stand
against them, though there are legions of them. When the vilest
transgressor is delivered by the power of Jesus from the bondage
of Satan, he will gladly sit at the feet of his Deliverer, and
hear his word, who delivers the wretched slaves of Satan, and
numbers them among his saints and servants. When the people
found that their swine were lost, they had a dislike to Christ.
Long-suffering and mercy may be seen, even in the corrections by
which men lose their property while their lives are saved, and
warning given them to seek the salvation of their souls. The man
joyfully proclaimed what great things Jesus had done for him.
All men marvelled, but few followed him. Many who cannot but
wonder at the works of Christ, yet do not, as they ought, wonder
after him.
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#21-34 A despised gospel will go where it will be better
received. One of the rulers of a synagogue earnestly besought
Christ for a little daughter, about twelve years old, who was
dying. Another cure was wrought by the way. We should do good,
not only when in the house, but when we walk by the way, #De
6:7|. It is common with people not to apply to Christ till they
have tried in vain all other helpers, and find them, as
certainly they will, physicians of no value. Some run to
diversions and gay company; others plunge into business, or even
into intemperance; others go about to establish their own
righteousness, or torment themselves by vain superstitions. Many
perish in these ways; but none will ever find rest to the soul
by such devices; while those whom Christ heals of the disease of
sin, find in themselves an entire change for the better. As
secret acts of sin, so secret acts of faith, are known to the
Lord Jesus. The woman told all the truth. It is the will of
Christ that his people should be comforted, and he has power to
command comfort to troubled spirits. The more simply we depend
on Him, and expect great things from him, the more we shall find
in ourselves that he is become our salvation. Those who, by
faith, are healed of their spiritual diseases, have reason to go
in peace.