Life Resumes For The Little Girl. Luke 8:49-56
“49) In While He was still speaking, someone *came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, “Your daughter has died; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” 50) But when Jesus heard this, He answered him, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well.” 51) When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl’s father and mother. 52) Now they were all weeping and lamenting for her; but He said, “Stop weeping, for she has not died, but is asleep.” 53) And they began laughing at Him, knowing that she had died. 54) He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Child, arise!” 55) And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He gave orders for something to be given her to eat. 56) Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.” Luke 8:49-56
This was an emotional rollercoaster for the family. It appeared that the father got to Jesus just in time. When He was delayed because of the crowd, the reality set in that He was too late.
Yet Jesus said to the father, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well.” Circumstances were saying one thing, Jesus was saying another.
So what do you believe, faith or sight? Sometimes the two do not line up. In fact, sometimes faith sounds crazy!
When Jesus and the father arrived, the mourners had already assembled, The girls spirit had already left her body. But The Resurrection and the Life had other plans. He gave the command, “child arise”, and life returned to her body.
Jesus has power over life and death. Why? He is the Creator of life. (John 1:4) He is the mystery solution to the question, “Where did life come from?” He created mature living organisms with multiple system ready to support and sustain life. Then he made them live!
He formed Adams body from the dust of the ground totally complete with every system needed to sustain life, then He breathed life into Him and the first man began to live. Life comes from Jesus Christ.
Think about it, the girls body was lying in front of Jesus totally complete and ready to support life, but her spirit had departed. She was just like the body of Adam the moment before Jesus breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.
In the present story, the hard work was already done. Her physical body was complete. The only thing missing was her spirit.
At death a desperation takes place between the body and the spirit. In fact, in theology, the word “death” literally means separation. Jesus has authority over the human spirit.
So what is a resurrection? It is Jesus commanding a human spirit to return to the body and begin functioning again.
To celebrant the reunion, Jesus said “give the girl something to eat.” The food jump started the stomach and digestive system. At the taste of that food, her brain said, “all systems are present and functioning!” Life had resumed according to Gods original design.
When viewed in this fashion, raising the dead back to life is merely the human spirit obeying the authority of Jesus Christ.
With this understanding, Matthew 10:8 no longer sounds crazy or impossible. Jesus gave His authority to His disciples and then commanded them to; “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.”
Am I there yet? My faith and understanding are moving quickly in that direction because of my growing realization of Who Jesus is! It’s not about me; it’s all about Him.
Let me make a statement, I’m not a cultural Pentecostal, I’m merely a convinced believer in the identity and authority of Jesus Christ. I certainly believe in and accept the power of the Holy Spirit, but the command of Matthew 10:8 was given before Pentecost. Its fulfillment rests solely on your view of Jesus Christ.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“49) In While He was still speaking, someone *came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, “Your daughter has died; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” 50) But when Jesus heard this, He answered him, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well.” 51) When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl’s father and mother. 52) Now they were all weeping and lamenting for her; but He said, “Stop weeping, for she has not died, but is asleep.” 53) And they began laughing at Him, knowing that she had died. 54) He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Child, arise!” 55) And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He gave orders for something to be given her to eat. 56) Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.” Luke 8:49-56
This was an emotional rollercoaster for the family. It appeared that the father got to Jesus just in time. When He was delayed because of the crowd, the reality set in that He was too late.
Yet Jesus said to the father, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well.” Circumstances were saying one thing, Jesus was saying another.
So what do you believe, faith or sight? Sometimes the two do not line up. In fact, sometimes faith sounds crazy!
When Jesus and the father arrived, the mourners had already assembled, The girls spirit had already left her body. But The Resurrection and the Life had other plans. He gave the command, “child arise”, and life returned to her body.
Jesus has power over life and death. Why? He is the Creator of life. (John 1:4) He is the mystery solution to the question, “Where did life come from?” He created mature living organisms with multiple system ready to support and sustain life. Then he made them live!
He formed Adams body from the dust of the ground totally complete with every system needed to sustain life, then He breathed life into Him and the first man began to live. Life comes from Jesus Christ.
Think about it, the girls body was lying in front of Jesus totally complete and ready to support life, but her spirit had departed. She was just like the body of Adam the moment before Jesus breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.
In the present story, the hard work was already done. Her physical body was complete. The only thing missing was her spirit.
At death a desperation takes place between the body and the spirit. In fact, in theology, the word “death” literally means separation. Jesus has authority over the human spirit.
So what is a resurrection? It is Jesus commanding a human spirit to return to the body and begin functioning again.
To celebrant the reunion, Jesus said “give the girl something to eat.” The food jump started the stomach and digestive system. At the taste of that food, her brain said, “all systems are present and functioning!” Life had resumed according to Gods original design.
When viewed in this fashion, raising the dead back to life is merely the human spirit obeying the authority of Jesus Christ.
With this understanding, Matthew 10:8 no longer sounds crazy or impossible. Jesus gave His authority to His disciples and then commanded them to; “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.”
Am I there yet? My faith and understanding are moving quickly in that direction because of my growing realization of Who Jesus is! It’s not about me; it’s all about Him.
Let me make a statement, I’m not a cultural Pentecostal, I’m merely a convinced believer in the identity and authority of Jesus Christ. I certainly believe in and accept the power of the Holy Spirit, but the command of Matthew 10:8 was given before Pentecost. Its fulfillment rests solely on your view of Jesus Christ.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
