Saturday – Mark 5:35-36
Mark 5:35-36
New International Version
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 1:11
Jairus (who was like a local pastor) sought Jesus when he was desperate to see his daughter healed. After she died, people considered the situation beyond Jesus’ ability and thought that Jairus’ continuing with his request was a waste of Jesus’ time. But Jesus had a very different perspective. Jesus heard Jairus’ plea, and His intention to heal had not changed—even with the delay, and even in the face of death! Jesus was as able to raise the dead as He was to heal the sick. Our requests move His heart to action if we will ignore doubt and persist in faith, even if it seems beyond hope! What is this situation for you?
Heavenly Father, thank You that You are good and Your mercy endures forever! Thank You for blessing my life with many good things, and most of all, for a relationship with You through Jesus’ blood. I remember many times that You intervened and provided for me in my need—thank You for Your faithfulness! Today, I bring _____ to You. It feels too big and beyond hope in human terms, but that which is impossible for me is possible for You! Strengthen my faith to see what You see, and speak what You say no matter what it looks like. I give You this area and ask for Your mighty hand to move and bring hope, healing, and restoration for Your glory! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
