Mark 5:17 says, “17 And the crowd began pleading with Jesus to go away and leave them alone.”
But Mark 5:21 says, “21 Jesus got into the boat again and went back to the other side of the lake, where a large crowd gathered around him on the shore.
A despised Gospel will cross the water, and go where it will have better [reception]. (Matthew Henry’s Commentary)
Proverbs 11:30, “"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise."
Mark 5:21-43
Jaurius: (Jesus took time to respond to a BIG request)
When we ASK, Jesus responds! Prayer WORKS. (James 5:16)
He made the laugh-ers, leave.
He told them to get her something to eat.
It’s about the ONE.
The woman:
He gave her BELONGING.
He gave her EMPOWERMENT.
He gave her REST.
He gave her a NEW BEGINNING.