Come to Jesus

Bible reading : Mark 5: 35-43
Focus Verse: "While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” Mark 5:35-36

When sickness and suffering in the lives of those we love weigh heavy on our hearts we can feel helpless and hopeless. We need divine intervention and understand our need for Jesus more deeply. This is exactly the sort of person Jesus encounters in Mark 5.

At verse 35 we see the situation as humanly hopeless, with word reaching Jairus that his daughter had already died. Then the messengers say, “why bother the teacher anymore?” When all hope is lost, why continue to trouble Jesus? Jesus’ response to this question invites us deeper into the mystery of God’s love, nature, and power.  "Don't be afraid, just believe."

There is never a time, moment, or situation in which all hope is lost.  We must remember that we serve a God who is Lord of heaven and earth, in whose hand “is the life of every living thing.” (Job 12:10) We must believe that the God who defeated death on the cross is powerful enough to bring hope and healing to the darkest and most painful moments of life, even when all hope seems to be lost.

Do we seek Jesus in prayer only for the things that seem likely to be answered, or are you and I willing to learn from this story and continue to open ourselves up to God’s plan and power even when it is beyond what we can see or understand?

How can you persistently seek the Lord in prayer and intercession, even when all hope seems to be lost? Take whatever weighs heavy on your heart today to the Lord in prayer, and find comfort and peace for your soul. Do not be afraid. The Lord is with you and will never abandon you, and in light of the resurrection we know that a day is coming when all shall be made well. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

Page Johnson
Interlocking Ministries