This is so interesting. Yesterday's message has returned but more forcefully. I'm thinking God really wants us to get it.
In today's passage (Luke 8:40-9:6), you just cannot escape the agony and concern of Jairus. He fell down at Jesus' feet and implored Him to come heal his daughter. But before they got to the house, a messenger came to say that she has died so no use bothering Jesus. You can imagine how Jairus' heart fell since his worst fears were being realized ( maybe thinking, "anyway why did we have to stop for that woman who had just been bleeding for a while?").
However, now it comes - the amazing reply by our Lord. "Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well." (verse 50). What? Isn't it a bit too late? But on they trudge, just to find out that when Jesus says,"Child, arise!", the twelve year old does and is even hungry.
So I keep hearing that, "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe...." What could we fear that would top the drama in this scene. I'm thinking Jesus really means it.
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