![]() ![]() Maybe Jesus could let them exorcize some minor demons, the ones that make the floor boards squeak or that make single socks disappear. Maybe some power of their own to heal minor diseases, maybe not lameness and leprosy, but limps, sore backs and bad acne. All they want is maybe a little show of power from Jesus. The disciples come to Jesus and make only a simple request. And despite seeing all this, they still want something from Jesus. They have been following their master for a while now, seeing him teach and preach, watching him heal the sick and lame, being amazed at his miracles and exorcizes. But today, it is the disciples who cause the action. Last week it was the familiar story of the rich man and poor Lazarus. ![]() Two weeks ago Jesus told the parable of the dishonest manager and the generous God. Today, we continue hearing the stories of Jesus ministry and work from the gospel of Luke. The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. ![]()
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