Scripture to Read: Luke 8:51–56
God had Luke give us the picture of what finally happened once Jesus, His disciples, and Jairus arrived at Jairus’ house. We read in Luke 8:51–56, “When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl’s father and mother. 52 Now they were all weeping and lamenting for her; but He said, ‘Stop weeping, for she has not died, but is asleep.’ 53 And they began laughing at Him, knowing that she had died. 54 He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, ‘Child, arise!’ 55 And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He gave orders for something to be given her to eat. 56 Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.” To better understand Luke 8:52–53, we need to know that in this day and time, it was normal to actually hire professional mourners to add to the atmosphere of the grief and pain at the loss of a loved one or friend. The problem with these mourners is that they could only grieve outwardly because they normally had no relationship to the person who had died. That is the reason they were so quick to stop crying and start laughing when Jesus said, “Stop weeping, for she has not died, but is asleep.” Jesus, of course, raised her from the dead. Jesus met the needs of Jairus and the woman, which means He can meet our needs as well. We must trust and follow Him no matter what.
Challenge & Application
What is the biggest takeaway from the devotions this week, and why?
How has our Lord met your needs even when at first you doubted if it was possible?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!