We Need to Pray and Preach

 

Gospel, Mark 1:29-39

On leaving the synagogue
Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.
Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever.
They immediately told him about her.
He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up.
Then the fever left her and she waited on them.

When it was evening, after sunset,
they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.
The whole town was gathered at the door.
He cured many who were sick with various diseases,
and he drove out many demons,
not permitting them to speak because they knew him.

Rising very early before dawn, 
he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.
Simon and those who were with him pursued him
and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.”
He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages
that I may preach there also.
For this purpose have I come.”
So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons 
throughout the whole of Galilee.

Reflection:

In this Gospel, we find out that Jesus is so powerful in healing the sick. His power extends to drive out demons. But despite all of his powers, He still prayed to God and even preach to villages. These show only that we need to also to pray and it is out obligation to preach the gospel to others. Even Jesus, the son of God, does the preaching and praying. So, we have no reason not to pray and preach the Gospel to others.