The Raising Of The Daughter Of Jairus
(Luke 8:40-56; Mark 5:22-43)

While Jesus was preaching to a crowd
Near Capernaum, a ruler of the synagogue
Named Jairus fell before him. He begged
Our Lord to come at once to his house, for
His only child, a twelve-year old girl, was
Dying.

Jesus followed the father but they were
Delayed a little because a multitude of peo-
Ple had pressed about Jesus. Before they
Reached the house, a man ran up to Jairus
Telling him that all hope was gone; his little
Girl was already dead.

But Jesus reassured Jairus, "Do not fear;
Only believe and she shall be well." He en-
Tered the mourning household and comforted
Them, saying, "Do not weep; for she is not
Dead but sleeping." Then he took her hand
And called to her, "Child, arise." Her spirit
Returned and she arose before her marveling
Parents.

Kindly, Jesus directed that something be
Given her to eat, and asked them not to speak 
Of the miracle.

Behold, I do a new thing.


How many times have you heard someone say, "That's just the 
way I am," or "I can't change." How about "This is me, take 
it or leave it!" Oh, how we fight to hold onto what limits us. 
Don't we realize, if our way worked, it would be working. 
Can't we see that holding on to what "I am" keeps us from 
realizing who we are? It is natural to resist change. It is 
insane to fight against it. For some reason we believe if we 
have to change, there must be something wrong with the way we 
are. The issue is not right or wrong. The issue is working 
or not working. Everything must change. The best can always 
be better. The fast becomes fastest. The great becomes the 
greatest. When we make minor adjustments as we see they are 
needed, we save time and the expense of a major overhaul.


Progress means ease, relief, peace, less strife, less 
struggle and happiness.