When the Creator Wore Sandals
“And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.” Mark 5:22-23
Timing is everything! And God’s timing is always perfect for the strengthening of your faith.
Jesus returned to Capernaum just when Jairus’ 12 year old daughter was in critical condition. Jairus ran to Jesus to plead for Him to heal his daughter. Jesus agreed and went with Jairus. Then a delay! A woman with a 12 year long flow of blood came to Jesus. Jesus loves all people and stopped to care for her. We can imagine Jairus getting impatient. Come on, hurry up Jesus! My daughter is dying! Then came the dreadful news. His daughter was dead. Jesus had taken too long. How devastating!
But this too was according to Jesus’ perfect timing. Jesus had something greater planned for Jairus than he even imagined. As soon as Jesus heard the word of the messenger, He said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” I know things look pretty dismal to you right now, but don’t worry, just believe. Trust me. What an amazing word of reassurance! Jesus indicated that even in death there is hope when you have the Creator at your side.
The Creator not only has power over every disease, over the demons and over the forces of nature, He also has power over death itself. He who created life in the beginning can restore life. The cause of death is not sickness or cancer or heart disease. The cause of death is sin and Jesus has taken away sin and conquered death. Rejoice in Hope! Jesus knows what you need and has provided it.
Dear Savior, thank you for walking in our shoes to be with us and to save us. Teach me to trust you fully even in the most desperate of times. Amen