Ministry in Physical Crisis
A gravely ill child
Mark 5:21-24a
Read the Bible through:
AM - 2 Samuel 7-8; PM -Luke 12:13-34
Jairus begged Him earnestly, saying, "My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live."
(Mark 5:23).
My son, J. Lewis, was injured in a motor scooter accident the last week of school his ninth grade year. As a result he suffered life-threatening head injuries. Many people in our church and town enveloped him with support and prayers.
As time passed, our son made remarkable progress. The doctors were astounded by his recovery. The entire community rejoiced when he came home and returned to school, only a few days after the accident. Today he is a dentist and his mother and I often share how God answered our community's prayers and healed our son.
Parent's worst nightmares are that harm would befall their children. Just as we pled for our son's recovery, Jairus begged Jesus to heal his daughter. Jesus was not only responsive to this synagogue ruler hundreds of years ago, but also to my family. Praise God that He still performs miracles today.
Lord, help us to place the lives of our children in Your hands.
