Luke 7: 11-17
Jesus Raises the Son of the Widow of Nain
11 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. 12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14 Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” 15 So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother.
16 Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.” 17 And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region.
Life is full of disappointments and sadness. It's the natural course of life, but as much as we know this, it doesn't take away the occasional stings, even the small daily ones that that accumulate with age. And today Jesus reminds us by his loving intervention on behalf of this poor widow that he can and will comfort and soothe us in our worst sufferings and trials. See how he just steps into the funeral procession and reverses grief into joy. No matter what we ae going through, may we be aware that our Loving Jesus is there and will step in somehow to strengthen or comfort us.
Bro. Rene
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