Miracles

And as Jesus returned, the people welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. And there came a man named Jairus, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began to implore Him to come to his house; for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him. And a woman who had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her hemorrhage stopped . . . When the woman saw that she had not escaped notice, she came trembling and fell down before Him, and declared in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed. And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace” . . . He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Child, arise!” And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He gave orders for something to be given her to eat. Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.  (Luke 8:40-44, 47-48, 54-55, NASB)

Jesus performed many miracles.  He healed the sick and the lame.  He cast out demons.  He turned water into wine.  In the passage above, Dr. Luke recounts two miracles that Jesus performed on the same day, almost at the same time. 

 As Jesus was out one day, He was approached by a synagogue official called Jairus.  He had a daughter at home who was deathly ill.  He persuaded Jesus to come to his house to help her.  While on the way to Jairus’ house, a woman who was plagued with a hemorrhage touched the fringe of Jesus’ cloak, and was immediately healed.  Jesus spoke with her before He went on His way:  “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”  When He got to Jairus’ house, Jesus brought the little girl back to life! 

Painting of Luke, unknown artist.  Found at Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_the_Evangelist

God is still in the miracle business.  He does miracles every day.  I’m still waiting for mine.  I may not be healed, however, before I get to heaven.  But I have the hope, through the blood of Jesus Christ, that when I get to heaven, I’ll be there in a glorified body.  My body will no longer be crippled with ALS, and I’ll be able to run and jump like I used to.  Jesus is my hope!

Worship:  “We Need a Miracle, by Charity Gayle