The Purpose of Praise: Resurrection Power

“And it came to pass, that, when Jesus returned, the people gladly received Him; for all were waiting for Him. And behold, there came a man names Jairus, and was a ruler of the synagogue; and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought Him that He would come into his house: for he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as He went the people thronged Him.” Luke 8:40-42

“While he yet spake, there cometh from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, ‘Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.’ But when Jesus heard it, He answered him saying, ‘Fear not; believe only, and she shall be made whole.’ And when He came into the house, He suffered no man to go in, save Peter, James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. And all wept, and bewailed her; but He said, ‘Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.’ And they laughed Him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. And He put them all out, and took her by the hand and called, saying, ‘Maid, arise.’ And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway; and He commanded to give her meat. And her parents were astonished; but He charged them that they should tell no man what was done.” Luke 8:49-56

Jairus: his name means “whom God enlightens”
A ruler of the synagogue, enlightened by God, begs Jesus on behalf his daughter. On the way, He is delayed as He heals a woman. In the interim, the twelve year old daughter dies.
WE HAVE FATHER WHO ACTS ON OUR BEHALF IN HIS LOVINGKINDNESS!

Jesus says, “Do not be afraid, only believe.”
HAVE FAITH; WHEN OTHERS ARE TELLING US TO STOP OR PLANTING DOUBT IN OUR MIND, JESUS SAYS, BELIEVE. HAVE FAITH.

Jesus brings in his inner circle of Peter, James, and John –they walk in faith.
DON’T BRING DOUBTERS WITH US!

Jesus says to the mourners: “She is just sleeping.” The mourning turns to ridicule.
DON’T BE SURPRISED IF SUPPORTERS RIDICULE OUR FAITH!

Jesus takes the girl by the hand and said, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” This she did.
FAITH DISPLAYED RESULTED IN RESURRECTION POWER!

Jesus is the Resurrection and The Life

There were 3 resurrection miracles +1 = 4!
The Widow’s Son at Nain; Jairus’ Daughter; Lazarus; and Jesus Himself

This the resurrection power: that what was dead came come to life; can rise up – like beauty from the ashes in our lives. We proclaim praise for a purpose: one of the purposes is to have the Spirit of Resurrection say to that which is dead in us – “little girl, arise.”

Some things have died in us because they had to, like our dreams, our goals, our plans. Other things have died because people have come along and killed them. God wants to resurrect His plan for our lives, and to rise up His dream in us. He also wants to take that which was stomped on in us and breathe life into it – revive our hearts. It is time for the 3rd day –the stone to be removed, and for resurrection power to take hold of us. Let faith arise, hope arise, let God’s resurrection power arise in us this day!