You do all things well

³⁶ And Jesus^[h] charged them to tell no one. But the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. ³⁷ And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”  Mark 7

This phrase was spoken after Jesus had healed a deaf and mute man.  Not only could he hear, but he could speak as well.  Jesus healing for this man was for the total package.

Astonished beyond measure was the reaction from the crowd.  When was the last time that you felt this emotion after experiencing a move from God?  It doesn’t have to be a physical miracle of healing, although it may be.  One of the greatest miracles is the birth of a new believer.  The bible declares that such a person is a new creation, the old has gone and the new has come.  This radical transformation can only happen when Christ steps in.

After amazement, they comment that “he does all things well.”  Were they surprised that he could do all things well?  Were their expectations such that they were not used to anyone with his abilities to do all things?

We as believers are not expected to do all things, but those things we do are to be done well.  We are not trying to impress God, we are to be whole involved in our activity.  Whatever you do, do it for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Father, help us to find the balance between doing things out of obligation and doing them with joy.  Help us to do things with excellence.  Help us to know that we gave our best efforts, we were fully involved, totally engaged, laid it all on the line.  You deserve our best.  In Jesus Name, Amen.