Broken & left for dead...

Broken...and left for dead. Jairus' daughter was dead, no hope-don't bother Jesus. He ran to Jesus begging Him to save her-he received the news-it's too late. Don't ask anymore because it won't make a difference-broken...and left for dead. What's been broken and left for dead in your life...a failed relationship, virginity, career, rebellious child, home foreclosure, financial ruin, childhood innocence, betrayal, grief so thick it suffocates you daily, pain that consumes your being...??? You're left looking at devastation-your world is spinning, how will you ever overcome...dear God what will you do now, shame plagues you, how can the pain ever stop gushing out of you, where do you go from here...? Jairus was told to stop asking because the girl was dead. When Jesus heard this, He said, "don't be afraid, just believe and she will be healed." Jairus had to be in a daze-his only child, dead. What would he do, how would he move forward? He decided, while in the grip of grief, to listen to Jesus' words and follow Him. Don't give up and stop asking Jesus for help when all you see is a broken and dead situation. Keep on praying, asking and following Jesus. When you're sinking in devastation ..you can't see a way out-Jesus has already made a way, but you must follow Him. He's the Way, Truth and Life...of any dead situation you are experiencing. Jesus led Jairus back to his home where his dead daughter lay. Jesus tells the people to "stop wailing." Most don't believe what Jesus can do because they reason potential outcomes in their ability -unable to see past their dead situation. To overcome, you must see through the eyes and strength of Jesus. Jesus can bring life to any broken or dead situation you're facing-you've got to trust His way of handling it. Jesus gives life...He was broken and left for dead- laid in a cave like tomb. Everyone watching thought it was over: He's dead and gone, but on the third day, He rose again...the tomb's empty. Jesus overcame death! He is Life...Let Jesus give life to your dead situation. Jesus ignored the snide remarks and laughing of the naysayers. He took those He trusted, along with the parents of the girl to where she lay. He reached to her...her spirit returned and she got up. Let Jesus reach to you, don't be afraid, just believe...He will make a way for you, He is the Life to the death you're experiencing...He knows all about being broken and left for dead...He's overcome the world and He can help you overcome the death you're facing! (Lk 8:40-42, 49-56, Jn 14:6, Jn 16:33) 5/20/12CIFL-LMM