Transforming Encounters: The 40-Day Challenge (Luke)نموونە

Life often brings us situations when we realize that we cannot solve something on our own, and must seek help from someone else. The situation becomes even more difficult for us if we hear comments that are overly rational, or discouraging.

InLuke 8, we read that Jesus set out on a tour of cities and villages, preaching, teaching, and performing various miracles. A huge crowd follows him closely, and Jesus is tired. Then Jairus, whose daughter is dying, greets him on his knees. Can a person have a more serious problem? And then, in the midst of this crowd, another person in need appears.

In such a situation, one might be angry if Jesus’ attention were drawn to someone else, or discouraged to hear the words, “Don’t trouble the teacher anymore, your daughter is dead”. One might be disappointed when he heard the grieving crowd mock Jesus’ words that the girl was only sleeping. However, Jairus knew what he had to do, and Jesus just reminded him, “Only believe, and she will be made well.”

Have we, like Jairus, ever found ourselves in a hopeless situation where the only thing we can do is come to Jesus, fall on our knees, and trust him? Jesus will never disappoint us because there is no problem that is too big for Jesus, and we are never a nuisance to him.

Decide today that you will come to Jesus with confidence in every situation that exceeds your capabilities, and that you will not allow any obstacles or comments from other people to discourage you.