SCRIPTURE: Mark (NIV) 5:35 While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” 36 Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”
OBSERVATION: Being a father was more important to Jairus than being a synagogue ruler. Although the Jewish leaders opposed Jesus, nothing would hinder this father from doing anything that may save his dying daughter. His urgent mission to bring Jesus to his daughter was interrupted by a woman who touched Jesus garment and was healed.
Then Jairus received the word that no father wants to hear. His daughter had died! But Jesus heard the message too! The servants advised Jairus to give up on his mission. Jesus advised differently—then accompanied Jairus all the way to his dead daughter’s room, raised her from the dead, and told the parents to give her something to eat!
APPLICATION: I can never allow the world to give me the last word of advice. No matter how desperate the situation, Jesus has something to say, and He will accompany me through the problem!
The final word has not been spoken until Jesus has His say.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, your word to believe, and your promise to never leave me. You not only give me a word of encouragement, you give me your presence! As the Psalmist said, “I will fear no evil, for thou are with me!” (Psalm 23) Amen
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