OCTOBER 28, Mark 5:22-23, 35-42 

Jairus was one of the rulers of the Jewish place of worship. He had heard of the many miracles of healing done by the Lord Jesus. Jairus’ 12- year old daughter was very sick, to the point of dying. In faith, Jairus came to seek Jesus to heal his daughter.

And he must have been thrilled when Jesus accepted his request, and with what must be a smile, they were going to the house. Then he heard terrible news – it was too late for his beloved daughter was dead! If you were the father, how would you feel? Surely, one would be devastated. One may blame God for not giving his daughter a chance. One may wish that the daughter’s illness would turn for the better instead of for the worse. But God’s ways are not our ways...

After they were informed of the death, the Lord Jesus comforted Jairus with these wonderful words, “Be not afraid, only believe.” These 5 words changed the life of Jairus. He believed that Jesus could raise his precious girl from the dead, and together they went to the house. When they arrived, what did they see? They saw people crying and in much sorrow. Jesus told them to stop crying because the little damsel was only sleeping. After Jesus has asked all the people to leave, He raised the little damsel back to life in front of Jairus and his wife.

Sometimes God allows difficult situations in our lives to show us that He can lift us out of them. In this case, Jairus’ daughter had to die so that they may see for themselves how Jesus could raise the dead! Dear children, know that the Lord is all-powerful. He can do everything. Learn to trust Jesus and pray without ceasing daily.

Thought: I may not be sick, but I still need the Lord every day

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to have faith in You when I pray. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.