What can we learn from Jairus about seeking Jesus in times of crisis? Snapshot of the Scene “A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet.” — Mark 5:22 Recognizing the Right Source • Jairus heads straight to Jesus, not to fellow leaders or physicians. • Psalm 50:15: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you.” He does exactly that. • He trusts that Christ—not position, wealth, or tradition—holds the answer. Urgency Meets Humility • He “fell at His feet,” a public act of surrender from a respected official. • James 4:10: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.” • Real crisis strips pride; true faith bows low. Faith That Steps Past Fear • Approaching Jesus risks peer criticism, yet Jairus is bold. • Mark 5:36: “Do not be afraid; only believe.” Christ’s words reinforce Jairus’s choice. • Hebrews 11:6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Faith overrides fear of people. Perseverance When Delays Come • The healing of the bleeding woman interrupts the journey (Mark 5:25-34). • Jairus waits without recorded complaint; faith stays steady in God’s timing. • Isaiah 30:18: “The LORD longs to be gracious to you… blessed are all who wait for Him.” Believing the Impossible • When news arrives: “Your daughter is dead” (Mark 5:35), hope seems lost. • Jesus’ command to keep believing shows that crises often worsen before breakthrough. • Ephesians 3:20: God “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” Practical Takeaways for Today • Seek Jesus first; make Him your immediate go-to in every emergency. • Approach with humility—acknowledge your need openly and reverently. • Choose faith over fear; let God’s promises drown out alarming voices. • Stay patient when answers seem delayed; divine detours often build deeper trust. • Keep believing even when circumstances scream “too late.” With Christ, nothing is final until He speaks. In Jairus’s brief, desperate journey we discover a pattern for every crisis: go to Jesus, bow low, believe big, wait well, and watch Him work beyond expectation. |
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