A devotional reflection on Jesus healing the deaf and mute man.
The deaf and mute man lived in silence and isolation. Communication was difficult. Connection was limited. But his friends brought him to Jesus, believing He could restore what was broken.
A Savior Who Meets Personally
Jesus took the man aside from the crowd. Healing was intimate, not public spectacle. He touched his ears and tongue, showing that He enters the places of deepest need.
A Word That Opens What Was Closed
Jesus said, Ephphatha, and the man’s ears opened. His tongue was loosed. His voice returned. Jesus restores what sin and suffering have stolen.
Living With Open Ears and Loosed Tongues
Believers are called to hear God clearly and speak His truth boldly. Jesus still opens ears. He still frees tongues. And He still restores.
Related Bible Verses
Mark 7:33 – He took him aside from the multitude.
Mark 7:34 – Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.
Mark 7:35 – His ears were opened.
Matthew 11:5 – The deaf hear.
Luke 4:18 – To preach deliverance to the captives.
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