SCRIPTURE: Mark (NIV) 5:39 He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” 40 But they laughed at him. After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. 41 He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). 42 Immediately the girl stood up and walked around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. 43 He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat.
OBSERVATION: Many people would think that the notation at the end of this passage is unimportant, but having driven a school bus for 15 years, I know that children get hungry. It is special to me that Jesus noticed this simple need for some food for a hungry stomach! The story would have been complete without mentioning it, but mentioning it shows that Jesus is aware of even small, and unimportant issues of a young girl’s life.
Of course, Jesus raised her back to life, that is why He went to her home. But it was for more than that…He was interested in her, her needs, and her ongoing life.
APPLICATION: Of course Jesus forgave me. That is why He came and died on the cross! But He is also interested in all the aspects of my life. There is no part of my life that He does not share. There is no need of which He is unaware. He wants me to bring my needs to Him in prayer, but I should never think that my telling Him is the first He knew about it!
PRAYER: Lord, you know my needs even before I ask. I trust you to guide me and provide for me as I life for you and do your will. You know what I need even before I ask. Amen
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