See His Glory

September 8

Jairus, the ruler of the synagogue came to Jesus to implore of Him a miracle. His daughter was dying and Jairus had heard of the wondrous feats of faith this itinerant preacher was performing. Even in a day and age without mass communication, word of this Great Healer was spreading fast.

Crowds of people came to Jesus—people without hope, the lepers who were the outcasts of society, came to Him and were cleansed of the contagion that required them to shout, “Unclean! Unclean!” if they approached anyone on the street. Those deemed possessed of demons, insane, were brought to Him.

But as the crowd pressed around Jesus and followed Him to the home of Jarius, word was brought to the ruler of the synagogue, “Trouble not the Master; your daughter is dead.” What devastating words! The Healer was so near, yet time pulled its mischief and Jesus could not arrive with the healing power in His touch.

Like us today, when we hear a word of hope, spoken into our abject despair, imagine Jairus’s joy when he heard Jesus say, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe and she will be made well” Luke 8:50. And she was raised up! There is no problem Jesus cannot solve. Take your greatest need to Him, and see His glory!