After leaving the synagogue they went to the home of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Simon's mother-in-law was there and was ill. Jesus healed her. When we invite Jesus into our home His influence comes with Him, and it affects all our family.
The news of Jesus' healing people and casting demons out had obviously spread around the neighbourhood and so many people came with their sick and demon-possessed friends and relatives. When genuine miracles and signs are happening there is no need to advertise the fact, the news spreads naturally.
Jesus healed many sick people and drove out many demons. Healing and deliverance can be topics of controversy in the church. As always, the Bible gives a more balanced view and gets to the heart of the matter, cutting through many of our trivial and misguided human debates. On the one hand, when the power of God is truly at work there is no need whatsoever to hype the miracles. It is not a show. On the other hand, when people brought the sick and troubled to Jesus He healed and delivered them. Jesus is perfectly happy to heal and deliver people, and there is no reason to think His character has changed!
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