Tag: don’t weep
Seeing life with faith
Scripture reading for March 13: Luke 8
“While He was still speaking, someone from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.” But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” And when He came to the house, He allowed no one to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and mourning for her, but He said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at Him, knowing she was dead. But taking her by the hand, He called, saying, “Child, arise.” And her spirit returned, and she got up at once.” Luke 8:49-55
Jesus Christ was constantly at work, doing His Father’s will. He saw the world He lived in from God’s perspective and asked the Father for His will. He was constantly calling His disciples to see each person and situation through eyes of faith. In this recorded incident, Jesus was approached by a ruler in the synagogue for help with his only daughter who was dying. Jesus immediately agreed to go to his home. He was interrupted on the way by a woman who reached out to touch His garment, believing that if she could just touch His garment, she would be healed of an embarrassing illness. Jesus took time to call her out and declare that her faith had healed her body! But then the news of the daughter’s death reached the father, Jairus, and Jesus. Jesus called Jairus to give up fear and believe, promising healing.
Upon arrival, there was a crowd of mourners. Jesus told them not to weep because she was only sleeping. They ‘knew’ she was dead, and laughed at Jesus! Jesus saw her awakening, the crowd saw no life. Jesus took only Peter, James, and John and the parents to where the child lay. He simply spoke with authority, “Child, arise.” All were amazed as the child got up! In the world view of faith, all things are possible to those who believe!
Have you ever thought you knew something to be true, only to find out it wasn’t as you believed? In this story, who would you most identify with: Jairus or the crowd of mourners? Why do you think Jesus limited those who would witness this miracle?
Prayer: Father God, thank You for Your amazing patience and call to us to have faith in You and Your Word. Forgive me for seeing things only in the natural wisdom and world view. Invite me to join You as You minister to those in impossible situations and increase my faith! Amen.