HEAL – God’s Heart for Healing in MarkSample

Just Believe

Jairus is the principal character in this account. He was a synagogue ruler, so when his little daughter was deathly ill, ignoring what others might say, he fell at the feet of Jesus pleading for her healing. Can you relate? He was laser focused on one thing—he wanted his daughter to live. 

While in the crowd, some men told him that his daughter had just died. Upon hearing this terrible news, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” Jesus could say this because He had the power to raise the dead. And even though his daughter was dead, Jairus believed Jesus and took him to his home to see his daughter.

By outward appearances, she was dead. Mourners were in the house wailing and grieving her loss, but they had no clue that Jesus was about to change everything. He said, “The child is not dead but asleep.” Putting out the mourners, Jesus gathered her parents together and went into the room. Taking her by the hand, he speaks to the little girl and says: “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” Immediately, she stood up and began to walk around. Completely astonished, we can only imagine those flute playing mourners were now playing a new tune!

Questions:

1. What do Jesus’ words “Don’t be afraid; just believe” mean to you in your circumstance?
2. Jairus could have given up once they told him his daughter died. What does this say about his faith that he still took Jesus to her?
3. Are there naysayers in your life that you are listening to instead of believing what God can do?