A Simple Entrance that Changes Everything. Wednesday-First Week of Ordinary Time
- vikeshjoseph
- Jan 13
- 2 min read
Jesus enters a house in today’s Gospel. There is no announcement. No miracle is promised. Just a simple presence.
Yet, everything changes.
This Gospel reminds us that when Jesus enters a house or a heart, life returns.
A House Touched by Suffering
Simon’s mother-in-law is sick with a fever. The house is heavy with worry, helplessness, and silence.
The Gospel says:
“They told Him about her at once.”
They do not give explanations. They simply bring the situation to Jesus.
Faith often begins here:
telling Jesus the truth,
bringing Him into our pain,
trusting His presence.
Jesus Enters – And Life Is Restored
Jesus does not speak much. He takes her by the hand and raises her up.
This gesture restores:
her health,
her dignity,
her place in the family.
The fever leaves her. Life returns. She begins to serve—not as obligation, but as joy.
God’s healing always restores us to relationship and purpose.
When Jesus Enters Our Houses
This Gospel invites us to ask:
Has Jesus truly entered my home?
Has He entered my heart?
Or is He still outside?
Many houses today are filled with:
tension,
fear,
unresolved pain,
silent suffering.
Jesus does not need perfect conditions—only permission.
The Rhythm of Jesus’ Life
After healing many, Jesus withdraws to pray. Then He goes out again to proclaim.
Healing, prayer, and mission belong together.
If Jesus needed silence to remain faithful to His mission, how much more do we?
A house filled with prayer becomes a house of healing.
When Presence Heals
There is a story of a family broken by misunderstanding. No arguments helped. But when they began praying together quietly each evening, peace slowly returned.
Jesus had entered—not through words, but through presence.
Conclusion: Invite Him In
Today, Jesus stands at the door of our homes and hearts.
He does not force His way. He waits.
Let us ask:
What needs healing in my house?
What fever needs His touch?
Am I ready to let Him enter?
When Jesus enters, life returns.
Amen.
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