Bringing Jesus to People
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One of the rulers of the synagogue whose name was Jairus fell at the feet of Jesus and said, “Please come to my daughter who is dying. Come and lay your hands on her so that she will be healed and live” (Luke 8:40-56; Mark 5:35-43, NIV).
The twelve year old girl was not able to come to Jesus, she was too sick. So her father went on her behalf. He brought Jesus to her.
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When Jesus, Peter, John and James neared the house, there was loud weeping and wailing. The little girl had died. The situation looked hopeless to all but Jesus. He walked up to the girl’s bed, grasped her hand and said, “Little girl, I say to you, get up.” Instantly her spirit returned and she stood up and walked around. Then Jesus told her parents to give her something to eat.
Some of our children and friends are like that little girl. They cannot come to Jesus on their own. Maybe they are too hurt, too mired in false doctrine and unbelief. They are spiritually dead.
That’s where our prayers come in–we can bring Jesus to them. He understands the problem completely and he’s the one who can help them. He can open blind eyes and deaf ears. He can cause the spiritually dead to come to new life. “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26, NIV).
So, let’s keep praying for them. Let’s keep bringing Jesus to them.
Dear Jesus, I pray that you will come to ……………………. (include name) in a very personal and profound way so that he/she will know that you are real and that you care. May they come to new life in Christ. Amen.
Questions: Has there been a situation in your life where you were too weak to go to God on your own but someone went for you and God heard that prayer? Can you tell us about it? What lesson can we learn from Jairus?
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Thank you! I have been burdened with a few people these days, and even getting through work & dealing with co-workers can sometimes be a challenge. I pray that I would not get frustrated, but continue to be strong in the Lord & in HIS Might (Eph. 6:10). God bless you all.
Cindy, I also have had past heavy concerns for one specific child of mine, and if it is at all helpful to you, I had to crumble… and with true faith, I approached Jesus, and I reached out to Him, while on my knees. My prayers were answered, and He is still answering prayers this very day where this child of mine is concerned. He’s given us wisdom, guidance, responsibility, protection, peace in His Holy Counsel. When I completely gave this child of mine (and myself) to the Lord, everything changed. PTL… I encourage you to submit both yourself, and your child to Him (if you haven’t already) and trust Him. He will give you a peace that you thought you could never ever have. I will pray for you right now. In Christ, Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you Ellen for your words of encouragement. While I sit in Gods waiting room, I will trust. I know that the Lord is always on time and that He will work things thru. Thank you for your prayers.
Dear Cindy,
I will pray for your daughter. I also have been through some very hard times in the past with children. You feel as though your heart will break in two. Be encouraged I have found Jesus to be so sufficient. When all is sinking sand He never leaves us He picks us up and carries us. We still have two sons away from God but God has done and is doing so much in their lives, and has worked out so many things. We know as we continue to pray and believe they will come back to the foot of the cross. Ellen
Dear Cindy,
I will pray for your daughter today. If you would like to tell me more, please write me at the above email address. May Jesus give you His peace today. Helen Grace Lescheid
Thank you so much for this insight today. We are going thru a very dark and difficult time with my daughter. As I was driving to work today I was asking the Lord to PLEASE send me words of encouragement. I just don’t have strength to continue. He has been my strength and my peace, but today just started out to be so difficult to see past our situation. Your devotion spoke right to my heart. I know there is hope. Please keep my daughter in your prayers. Thank you.
Amen! There are SO many we can pray for and Jesus WILL touch their lives! This is how MANY of us became saved!!!