Take A Jairus Stance - Praise & Pray (for others) July 5, 2024

From today's title, you can see we are returning to the story of Jairus and his interaction with Jesus.

In the message Your Miracle Is On The Way we learned that Jairus kept his composure in the face of news that would have made even the strongest among us buckle. Despite all indications to the contrary, he believed Jesus that his daughter was not dead. He held on to the Savior's instruction when He said "[d]on't be afraid, just believe" (Luke 8:50).

We also must do the same. We must hold on to God's word in the face of the bad report about our lives and situations. In the face of fear, we must proclaim Genesis 26:24 which states "[d]o not be afraid for I am with you. I will bless you."

We must steep our hearts and minds in the Lord's promise from Joel 2:26-27 where he repeatedly said "never again will my people be shamed." He made that covenant twice in those verses, so He really means it and when we claim it and remind Him of His promise, He is faithful to watch His word to ensure it is fulfilled per Jeremiah 1:12.

Now, in order to take a Jairus stance and hold onto God's word in the face of contrary evidence, we need to know what God's word is for us. This means we must seek out what He wants us to do or know about our situation. Jairus would never have received his spiritual keys, which were to resist fear and have faith, if he hadn't invited Jesus to help him. He also wouldn't have received that word if he'd allowed distraction or disappointment to keep him from patiently waiting for Jesus to get to his home. Remember that although the Savior started walking with him to heal his daughter, a crowd gathered and they slowed the journey. Also, the woman with the issue of blood chose that moment to get her healing and we know that slowed things down even more because Jesus used that situation to teach and bless others.

Jairus didn't become disheartened or impatient with Jesus. He didn't give up on Him and instead go find an alternative during the waiting period. The Bible also does not record that Jairus started fighting or insulting the people who were keeping Christ from getting to his child. Anger didn't consume him.

Somehow, Jairus patiently waited for Christ and even when people came to tell him his daughter was dead and so Christ's help was no longer needed, he simply set his eyes and mind on the Savior.

Consider Jairus and the emotions he must have experienced. Now consider that despite those feelings, he put fear to the side and walked in faith. Faith that resulted in his child sitting up, fully healed by Jesus. This is the destiny of all God's children who can take a Jairus stance in the face of contrary evidence. If the Lord tells you to stand like Jairus, fight every impulse that tells you not to. Take that leap of faith with God. Remember He is able to answer your prayers. After all, He is the God who said in Isaiah 65:24 - Even before they finish praying to me, I will answer their prayers (NLT).

God bless you.

PS: Take a moment to read Your Miracle Is On The Way. I believe that message will help you as you process today's post.