Mark 1:32-34 – He healed the sick

When evening came, the people of Capernaum brought many sick and troubled relatives and friends to the house of Simon’s house. Just imagine the whole front of the house jam-packed with the lame, the cripple, the deaf, dumb, mute and blind, and people with diseases of all magnitude and intensity from Capernaum. Present also were those who were demon possessed. The crowd was so huge that verse 33 said that the whole city was gathered there.  

Mark made it clear that it was evening time and the sun had set. This tells us that all these happened immediately after the Sabbath was over. The Jewish law said that the appearance of three stars in the sky would signal the end of the Sabbath. The people couldn’t wait for the stars to appear. At the quickest notice of them, they must have bee-lined for Peter’s house. Their spirit of expectation and anticipation was visibly obvious.

The Lord’s heart went out to these needy people. So we read in verse 34 that He healed many who were ill with various diseases and cast out many demons. Just think of how many empty stretchers were brought home and how many crutches were discarded that day. It was a glorious experience for many that night. The victory sound could be heard all throughout the region. Countless demons stayed mute and silent for they all recognized the King and Lord was in session.

We can be sure that none of the people went away disappointed. Verse 34 tells us that the demons knew who He (the Lord) was. One pertinent question is: Do we know Jesus? The question is not whether we know about Him but whether we know Him. It’s not about the amassed facts we have about Him, but a heartfelt transforming experience. One that will propel us to respond to Him in total allegiance, to offer a life of worship and a life of committed and faithful service, to this great Lord and King. Do we know Him!