What do you do when everything else fails; the doctors, the treatment, the money runs out? When all hope seems to have evaporated, Jarius was there. His daughter was gravely ill. All the treatments that were available had been attempted. The words “We have done all we can do” were echoing in his mind.
Then word that Jesus was returning reached Jarius. He runs to the shore to meet him pushing the others aside and he throws himself at Jesus’ feet, pleading for Jesus to come help. In those next moments, as Jesus was on the way, he stops and asks a question, “Who touched me?”
Another desperate act, a woman who was in need; the loneliness of her illness kept her from the company of friends and loved ones. She reaches out to Jesus and is healed, not by her touch, but by her faith.
In those moments as Jesus is meeting her need Jarius hears the words no father wants to hear, “Your daughter is dead, don’t bother the teacher anymore.” In that moment his heart sank, hope for his daughter was gone.
Jesus tells Jarius not to be afraid but believe, and she will be healed. As they reach the house the mourners are already there, his wife is sobbing, anticipation is in the air as they enter the house Jesus reaches out his hand and bids the child to get up, and at once she stood up! Hope had returned, and joy with it!
Jesus added hope and joy to a desperate situation just when it was needed, but I am left to wonder; what about the times when Jesus doesn’t come in and heal or rescue? Would Jaruis still believe, would the woman still believe, would I still believe?
David
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Those are really good questions Dave. At times I have to remind myself that Jesus doesn't always say yes to my requests or heal those I wish to be well again. But I still need to come before him no matter what his answer will be.
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