Saint Jude, Saint of the Impossible!

Today is the Feast Day of Saint Jude.

He is known as the Saint of the Impossible, 

of Desperate and Hopeless Cases!

After Jesus prayed, he came down from the mountain

and chose 12 men to be his apostles.

One of them was Jude, the son of James.

Not much is known about him, but there is one

story about a Turkish King who heard about Jesus.

The King was desperate as he was ill,

so he sent an artist to paint Jesus'portrait

along with a letter requesting healing.

Jesus sent Saint Jude and the King was healed.

This is why when St. Jude is portrayed,

he is holding a picture or image of Jesus.

We too are emissaries of Jesus.

The word apostle is taken 

from the Greek apostolos,

meaning one who is sent.

Jesus sent His followers, those who believe in Him,

to preach the Word and lay hands on the sick.

I believe we are still being sent to do this today!

Like Saint Jude, we too bear Christ's image.

Let us practice being Jesus to others.

Bring them light, good encouragement,

lay hands so they will be healed.

 My sisters and I have been laying hands on the sick,

taking Jesus at His word,

and laying claim to His promises.

Some have been healed in the name of Jesus

and by the power of the Holy Spirit.

And we have encouraged others to do the same,

and they too have been excited 

at what God is doing through us.

Let us practice being Christ to others!

And I believe, if we consistently do this,

we will see the impossible become possible!

"Dear friends, build yourself up in faith

and praying in the Spirit,

keep yourselves in God's love...."

Book of Jude verse 20

Praying for the safety of
my blogfriends and everyone
in the UK as the massive storm
nicknamed St. Jude
barrels through.
May God cover you all
with His mantle of protection!

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Patsy