What does Matthew 9:25 teach us about trusting Jesus in hopeless situations? Setting the Scene “After the crowd had been put outside, He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up.” (Matthew 9:25) Hopeless on the Surface • A twelve-year-old girl is pronounced dead (vv. 18, 24). • Professional mourners are already wailing; everyone agrees it’s over. • In human terms, there is no path back—death is final. Jesus Removes the Noise • He “put the crowd outside.” Doubt, mockery, and commotion are sent away. • Trust often begins with clearing space—shutting out voices that contradict God’s word (cf. Mark 5:40). • Faith flourishes in an atmosphere emptied of cynicism. A Simple, Personal Touch • “He went in and took her by the hand.” – No elaborate ritual, just intimate contact. – His touch bridges the gap between death and life (cf. 2 Kings 4:32-35). • Jesus meets hopelessness personally, not at arm’s length. Immediate Resurrection Power • “The girl got up.” Instant, undeniable transformation. • Hopeless situations shift the moment Jesus acts; timing is His, results are unmistakable (John 11:43-44). Lessons for Our Hopeless Moments • Remove the voices of unbelief—news feeds, opinions, even our own fears. • Invite Jesus into the dead places; He is willing to enter. • Expect His touch to be personal and specific, not merely theoretical. • Remember His authority over death itself—nothing we face outranks Him (Revelation 1:17-18). • Trust is not passive; it places circumstances into His hands and waits for Him to speak life. Scriptures That Echo This Truth • Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” • Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” • Luke 7:14-15 – Jesus raises the widow’s son at Nain. • Romans 4:17 – God “gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist.” |
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