Finding God in a Hopeless Situation
Mark 5:22-43 gives us the story of a man named Jarius. He was a ruler of the synagogue and his young daughter was sick to the point of dying. Jarius had heard about all the good things Jesus had done, so he searched for Him until he found Him.
We need to determine to search for Him when we have hopeless situations.
Mark 5:22-43 gives us the story of a man named Jarius. He was a ruler of the synagogue and his young daughter was sick to the point of dying. Jarius had heard about all the good things Jesus had done, so he searched for Him until he found Him.
We need to determine to search for Him when we have hopeless situations.
Jarius asked Jesus to come to his house to heal his daughter.
Jesus was on the way to Jarius' home when the woman with an issue of blood interrupted His journey. She had given up on the doctors and any other source of help and searched for Jesus to intervene in her hopeless situation. Jesus recognized that someone had drawn virtue from His body.
He stopped in the crowd to address the woman who had made the effort to find Him. He said in verse 34, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
At this time, Jarius received word that his daughter was dead. Jesus was not disturbed at the news. He told Jarius "Don't be afraid; just believe."
Jesus was on the way to Jarius' home when the woman with an issue of blood interrupted His journey. She had given up on the doctors and any other source of help and searched for Jesus to intervene in her hopeless situation. Jesus recognized that someone had drawn virtue from His body.
He stopped in the crowd to address the woman who had made the effort to find Him. He said in verse 34, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
At this time, Jarius received word that his daughter was dead. Jesus was not disturbed at the news. He told Jarius "Don't be afraid; just believe."
Do you know it is hard to believe when situations seem hopeless?
They continued on the journey to his home. How do you react to bad news? Do you become hopeless, or do you search for Him? Jesus was very aware of the gravity of the situation to Jarius. Jesus was telling him—“look at Me”. I am the living God. I am the Healer. I am the One Who can and will supply all your needs because of Who I am. We must recognize Jesus as the One Who can bring peace in the midst of the storm. He is able to help in physical, emotional, financial, or spiritual storms. He is the answer.
Once Jesus arrived at the house, he informed the people that the girl was only sleeping. They didn't understand. (She’s not dead.)
When you have Jesus in the house:
Death has no hold
Sickness cannot rule
Life is in His hands
Blessings are His to give.
Jesus removed the doubters from the house and raised the daughter to life. There are many people and things in our lives that create doubt in God's ability to intervene in a hopeless situation. We must separate ourselves from the doubt and put our trust in the One who has all power.
Christ died on the cross for our sins and rose again victorious for hell, death, and the grave.
In Him is everything we need to face any hopeless situation. He will turn our difficulties into victories if we will worship, honor, and trust Him to be Who He is--our risen, loving Savior.
There are many hopeless situations in our lives and in the lives of this congregation. Some have been living with difficult health issues for months or years, and they need encouragement. Some have lost loved ones who seem to be a hopeless situation, but God can still bring hope to the sinner.
Our missionaries and churches across America and around the world are facing hopeless situations that only God can change.
Take time to search for Him and find His touch in the areas of your lives or those you love that seems hopeless.
When you seek Him, have faith and believe that He hears you and that the answer is on the way.
Matthew 21:22 says: "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
Let us search, ask, and believe!
Death has no hold
Sickness cannot rule
Life is in His hands
Blessings are His to give.
Jesus removed the doubters from the house and raised the daughter to life. There are many people and things in our lives that create doubt in God's ability to intervene in a hopeless situation. We must separate ourselves from the doubt and put our trust in the One who has all power.
Christ died on the cross for our sins and rose again victorious for hell, death, and the grave.
In Him is everything we need to face any hopeless situation. He will turn our difficulties into victories if we will worship, honor, and trust Him to be Who He is--our risen, loving Savior.
There are many hopeless situations in our lives and in the lives of this congregation. Some have been living with difficult health issues for months or years, and they need encouragement. Some have lost loved ones who seem to be a hopeless situation, but God can still bring hope to the sinner.
Our missionaries and churches across America and around the world are facing hopeless situations that only God can change.
Take time to search for Him and find His touch in the areas of your lives or those you love that seems hopeless.
When you seek Him, have faith and believe that He hears you and that the answer is on the way.
Matthew 21:22 says: "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
Let us search, ask, and believe!
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