“I Tell You, Arise!”
by Pastor Ken
Luke 7:14-15
He came near and touched the coffin, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!” He who was dead sat up and began to speak. Then he gave him to his mother.
In the village of Nain, a funeral procession of a widow’s young and only son sadly moves on.
Jesus sees the need of the lonely mother. He understands the depth of her agony and pain. It is the darkest moment of her life. Jesus hurries up to her. He feels the mother’s sadness and says with great compassion, “Don’t cry!”
In front of her, the boy in a coffin heard Jesus say, “Young man, get up.” The cold soul obeys his Creator Jesus’ powerful words.
He realizes Jesus’ gift: he has his life back! When he opens his eyes, all he sees is the coffin lid. He strikes it. The crying mother opens the lid.
The son stands up, gazing at Jesus with great gratitude.
Jesus hugs him and presents the boy back to the mother.
“Mom!” the son says, “I love you!”
His grateful mother holds him tightly for a very long time.
That compassionate all-understanding Jesus sees your need, knows your situation, and is ready to offer you hope through your darkest moments of your life. “Don’t cry!” He says. “I’m here with you.” Listen: He is speaking words of life into your darkest moments.
Reflection
What do I expect of God when I am in the middle of a crisis? How do I cry out to Him when I am hurting?
Prayer
Dear Jesus, Please heal my broken heart. Resurrect the best parts of me: my hope, my faith, and my trust in You. Guide me through both good and bad times according to Your will for my life. In Your name I pray, Amen.
