February 2, 2009 (again)
I’ve been reading what I wrote in the past about prayers seeming not to be answered…. and then I was just now reading the story of Jairus – and Jesus said, AFTER Jairus’ daughter died, when everyone was telling him it was too late and to leave Jesus alone and not beg him to help anymore (when it certainly seemed – by all natural laws and experience – that the prayer could no longer possibly be answered)…. Jesus said, “Do not be afraid… only KEEP ON BELIEVING!” Jesus was saying to Jairus that he had had faith when a cure seemed possible (based on the evidence of the healings he’d seen Jesus perform)… so now, don’t lose faith just because the situation has changed and seems IMpossible!
And yes, Jairus’ prayer (request) to Jesus DID end up getting answered – but in a way that none of those people, including Jairus, could possibly have expected! Not only was the little girl healed – but she was actually brought back to life. Wow!
So… when things seem impossible… and prayers don’t seem to be answered…. Jesus is telling us, “KEEP ON BELIEVING”…. don’t give up… let God answer: in ways far beyond anything you can hope or imagine. Yes!
……… By the way, if you want to see how amazing God is, and how much He loves His people, read Deuteronomy 4 very carefully! Incredible! Wow! Amen!
