Luke 7:21 (NIV)
At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases,
sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind.
Dan needed a new heart. The one he had was worn out, but
he died before receiving it. Frank only needed a new valve. He got it, and the
operation was successful. But the recovery wasn't. He contracted Mercer and
died in the hospital.
Fred was dying from a life threatening disease. I prayed
with him, he asked Jesus to forgive his sins, but it didn't keep him alive.
John was succumbing to the effects of old age. Mark was a dialysis patient tired
of the weekly trips. He decided not to go anymore and ten days later took his
final breaths.
Jairus' daughter was dying. He did the only thing he knew
to do. Then a leader of the local synagogue…arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell
at his feet, pleading fervently with him. "My little daughter is
dying," he said (Mark 5:22-23 NLT).
Facing illnesses involves realizing they respect no one.
Jairus' important position didn't prevent sickness in his family. Nor does
obeying God wart off infection, disease or death, but trusting God is essential
when all three assault us. Jesus advised Jairus not to fear but to trust
instead. Fear and faith are strange bedfellows, and too much of either will
shove the other onto the floor.
When enduring sickness, it's also important to realize
ultimate healing is eternal not temporal. Jairus' daughter died before Jesus
healed her. Though Jesus restored her temporally, she had experienced the
complete healing of death. All sickness and disease will be forever mended in
heaven. Learn to trust the master healer when you're facing sickness.
Dear Lord, we thank You for the power and peace that You
give each of us. Help us to trust You to
care for our bodies and to deliver us from illness now and in eternity. In
Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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