1. Jesus at Simon's house (38-39)

It was the Sabbath day. After leaving the synagogue, Jesus went to Simon's house to be with his disciples. Simon's mother-in-law was sick with a high fever. They asked Jesus to help her. He rebuked the fever; it left her and she got up and served them. Jesus' rebuke heals us and enables us to serve him.

2. The crowds come (40-41)

At sunset the Sabbath officially ended, and the crowds began to come. They brought all their sick, and Jesus gently laid his hands on each one; he healed them all--one by one. Demons came out shouting, for they knew their enemy.

3. A solitary place (42-44)

Jesus was almost overwhelmed by the rising tide of popularity. People wanted healing. Many pulled at him to go here and there; others begged him to stay. At daybreak he went out and found a solitary place to pray. He found God's direction. He had been sent to preach the good news of the kingdom of God to all.

Application: Lord, give me solitary time with you each day, and your clear leading for my life.
One Word: Pray, and preach the good news