It was not easy for Jairus, the ruler of the Synagogue, to come to Jesus publicly and ask for help. The other Jewish religious leaders would not approve of his decision. But he was desperate, as was the other people previously discussed by Mark. The disciples in the storm had done all they could and were desperate when they awakened Jesus. The Tombstone Terrorist had consigned himself to the graveyard and shackles and was desperate when he threw himself at the feet of Jesus. Desperation drove the woman with the blood disease to do whatever she had to do to touch Jesus. And now Jairus, risking his reputation and career, falls at the feet of Jesus begging Him to heal his daughter. He would rather lose his friends and career than lose his daughter.
Jesus encourages Jairus with 3 statements:
- When the report came that his daughter had already died, Jesus assured him "Be not afraid, go on believing". In other words, the faith that caused you to come to me is the same faith that will see you to victory. Don't quit! Keep believing!
- When they arrived at the home, they saw and heard the professional Jewish mourners, mourning the death of the little girl. Jesus tells Jairus, she is not dead only sleeping. In His presence anything that appears dead can be given life. Jesus can transform a deadly storm into a great calm, a ferocious brute into a calm gentleman and a death into a calm sleep.
- Jesus looked at the little girl, and said Talitha cumi which is Aramaic for "little girl, get up". She not only came back to life but was also healed of her sickness. He told them to give her something to eat.
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you today?
Is there anything in your life that appears dead and needs the life giving words of Jesus?
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