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 22One of the synagogue officials named Jairus came up, and on seeing Him, fell at His feet

 23and implored Him earnestly, saying, "My little daughter is at the point of death; please come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live."

 24And He went off with him; and a large crowd was following Him and pressing in on Him.

35While He was still speaking, they came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, "Your daughter has died; why trouble the Teacher anymore?"

 36But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, said to the synagogue official, "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe."

 37And He allowed no one to accompany Him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James.

 38They came to the house of the synagogue official; and He saw a commotion, and people loudly weeping and wailing.

 39And entering in, He said to them, "Why make a commotion and weep? The child has not died, but is asleep."

 40They began laughing at Him. But putting them all out, He took along the child's father and mother and His own companions, and entered the room where the child was.

 41Taking the child by the hand, He said to her, "Talitha kum!" (which translated means, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!").

 42Immediately the girl got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old

 

Luke 8 has a story of a man named Jairus. He had a twelve year old daughter who was sick and dying. He spoke words of faith to Jesus. Then he got a bad report. Jesus repeated his words of faith to him. It was a serious situation. Who did Jesus choose to go with him? Only three, not all twelve. Why? Did He play favorites? No. He is no respector of persons, but the other nine must have had a deficiency of something He needed. Jesus was anointed with the Spirit without measure. When they entered the house and the mourners mocked, He put them out. Why? What did Jesus need to get results? Faith. With unlimited power, He was limited by the environment. So He carefully chose those who would believe Him, and only they were privileged to see the miracle.

I want to be one that Jesus will choose, never put out. Want to come along?

I love you all!

healed by His stripes,

Nancy