Faith Capsule: Have you cast all your cares and concerns on Him?
Luke 8:40-56
In seeking Jesus, delay cannot be denied from playing a role, discouragement will show up and ridicule is possible to be in position but persistent to see Him shall always prevail. Jesus cannot fail, He has never failed. Are you waiting to see Jesus in any area of your life? It is important to ignore every form hindrances, be persistent and remain focus in your waiting.
Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, sought Jesus’ intervention for his only daughter that was dying, “…And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, 42 for he had an only daughter about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as He went, the multitudes thronged Him.” (Luke 8:41-42) In the process of getting to Jairus’ daughter before it was too late, delay was on time, discouragement showed up and ridicule was positioned to play a role. Jesus getting to Jairus’ daughter on time narrowed when a call of discouragement was delivered, “…Someone came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher.” (Luke 8:49)
Rest in your waiting knowing that Jesus is on your case; He will get to you on His time. When the news of discouragement came, Jesus responded with a word of encouragement by saying, “…Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.” (Luke 8:50) Discouragement will always lead to fear and fear is what will sink faith. Jesus said; only believe that it is well. Calling and giving it all unto Jesus is resting in hope, regardless of delay, or discouragement. Have you cast all your cares and concerns on Him? He will not fail you.
At Jairus home, “Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, “Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping.” And they ridiculed Him, knowing that she was dead.” (Luke 8:52-53) Jesus’ word quenched the fire of discouragement before getting to Jairus’ house. At the time of His getting to Jairus’ house the agents of ridicule were already in place. The enemy was at work to take away what the Lord had for Jairus’ daughter, but the Lord is the one in control and power belong to Hm. There is no documentation of Jesus failing at any time in every situation He attended to while on the face of earth. At Jairus’ house, Jesus did not hesitate to deal with the forces of delay, “But He put them all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Little girl, arise.””(Luke 8:54) Concerning your challenge, if you will commit all to Him, delay; discouragement, and ridicule shall not stand but fail.
Prayer for the day: Ask for mercy to be delivered from all that the enemy has put in place to deny your miracle.