Mark 5:21-43
Jesus Heals Jairus’s Daughter
21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 23 and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” 24 And he went with him…
35 While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler’s house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” 37 And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. 38 They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” 42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. 43 And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.
Who wouldn’t do anything to help his child. One of the rulers of the synagogue was such a man. He even went to Jesus and asked for help, even if others would have thought that such a religious man could have prayed himself.
So the man went, but it was too late. His daughter died. Everyone was in shock and completely broken in grief. When Jesus said that the girl was only sleeping, they ridiculed Him. Jesus put them all outside, except for Peter, James, John, and the girl’s parents. With a simple command Jesus awakened the girl from the dead. Everyone was amazed.
Jesus charged them to tell no one, because this miracle of mercy for a suffering family was an extra blessing from the Lord. Ultimately, through His death on the cross and resurrection Jesus’ ministry would offer the resurrection of all mankind! May God grant us faith in Jesus so that confessing our sins and trusting in Him we can look forward to the day when He awakens each of us to eternal life.
Let us pray
Lord help me to trust in you at all times. Especially be with parents who are concerned for their children. Help us all to remember your power to save and the gift of life that you will certainly give to all who trust in you. In your name I pray, Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come,Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.