The fever had left him in the very heat of the day. The family were amazed, and great was the rejoicing. It was not until the next morning that he reached Capernaum. When he went to find Jesus, his heart was heavy with sorrow. The sunshine seemed cruel to him, the songs of the birds a mockery.
All nature wears a new aspect.
He sees with new eyes. As he journeys in the quiet of the early morning, all nature seems to be praising God with him. While he is still some distance from his own dwelling, servants come out to meet him, anxious to relieve the suspense they are sure he must feel. He shows no surprise at the news they bring, but with a depth of interest they cannot know he asks at what hour the child began to mend. The father hurries on to greet his son.