Twelve is an important age
for Jewish children. It marks the time when they officially become young
people. Boys celebrate this at their Bar Mitzvah ceremony. The Lord Jesus has always
been interested in young people. Jairus’ daughter was about to begin her teens.
John the disciple was probably near the end of his teens when he first met the
Lord. Most people write off teenagers as awkward immature individuals – but the
Lord Jesus sees my value and potential however young or old I am.
Jairus’ daughter’s
teenage years were almost lost. Everyone expected the worst till the Lord Jesus
came and changed the situation. He can turn mourning into dancing. After
Jairus’ daughter met the Lord, her teenage years would be filled with gratitude
to Him. So how did it all happen? (1) People begged the Lord Jesus to help her
– and people are praying for me! (2) He touched her – and I need His power in my
life through the Holy Spirit. (3) He spoke to her – and I must listen to His
voice as I read the Bible. (4) He gave her back to her family – and other Christians
are my family support network. So stick round other Christians, even if they
seem annoying sometimes. Families often are! But I am God’s gift to them, and they
are God’s gift to me :-)
I can find out about
the Lord Jesus when He was twelve too. Check out Luke 2. 42. That was when the course
of His life’s direction became clear to others. He said, “I must be about my
Father’s business.” In a similar way this little girl here became dedicated to
Him. I should be the same, after all He’s done for me!
No comments
Post a Comment