Interruptions.
Jesus was on his way to heal Jairus’s critically ill 12 year old daughter when he was waylaid by a woman who had suffered for 12 years and was considered unclean. She grabbed his cloak and was healed. (Mark 5:21-43).
Jesus was interrupted. He still healed but instead of only healing the daughter of a respected man, he turned to the unclean woman who grabbed his cloak and she was healed as well. Jesus accepted the interruption and expanded his healing ministry.
Could it be that it is the interruptions, the surprises, that carry us forward? Strategic planning is important but sometimes the interruptions expand our vision. Sometimes the interruptions show us alternative paths.
One of the most beautiful and transformational healing stories occurred as Jesus was on his way to someplace else.
Let’s pay attention and celebrate the interruptions that lead us closer to God’s abiding love.
revnancyduncan 
Dearest Rev:
Thanks so much for “Interruptions” !!! Your ability to think outside the box (and by so doing, helps US to think outside the box) gives us courage to stretch our minds and thoughts in these turbulent times. Bless you and all at Broad Bay. We love to think of the progress of the renovation work and the faith that generated it.
Much love,
Jane and Mark