His “little daughter” is dying and Jairus needs help—help that none of his resources can provide.
This broken hearted father heard about Jesus and runs to Him, humbling himself at His feet.
This is the kind of faith the Lord is looking for in your life and mine. He wants us to come to the end of our abilities—the place where we know that we can’t but believe that Jesus can. Faith in Jesus is faith that will always be honored by God.
Mark 9:23, “…If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believe.”
John 14:13-14, “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.”
Jesus takes Jairus, the girl’s mother, Peter, James and John and enters the room where the girl’s body lies. He took her by the hand and said “Talitha Cumi”. This phrase can literally be translated “Arise little lamb”. What a tender expression.
Jesus is moved with compassion by the grief in this home and He calls the little girl’s spirit back into her body. She obeys His command and instantly receives life. She gets up, and everyone is amazed.
Jesus cares about your situation – Heb. 4:15-16; 1 Pet. 5:7.
Jesus is able to handle your situation, no matter what it is – Luke 1:37; Eph. 3:20.
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