“And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land” (Matthew 9:23-26).
Picture this scene. Jesus enters the home of Jairus. There are minstrels playing funeral music and people lined up against a wall wailing. They thought Jairus’ daughter was dead.
Jesus knew better so He cleared the home of all this “noise.” This included those who were “laughing him to scorn.” Jesus took Jairus’ daughter by the hand and told her to rise up. God demonstrated His power over death. God received the glory as everyone stood in utter amazement.
There are those who may feel God no longer performs miracles today. I dare to differ. Some of us have seen His power displayed many times. I believe God’s greatest miracle occurs when He raises those dead in their trespasses and sins to newness of life.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: This Sunday marks the U.S. observation of the annual Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Pray for organizations such as Open Doors USA and Voice of the Martyrs who track instances and levels of persecution and make these known to other believers.
