Luke 8:40-56: Desperate people – dynamic power.

Jairus was desperate. Any parent who has had an extremely sick child will understand his feelings (41). He really needed an answer and he prayed fervently. Along the way he ran into a frustrating delay. But the delay was not a denial, as you will see from (49-56). The delay seemed disastrous (49) but it wasn’t. It came about because of another desperate person who needed Jesus’ help (42b-48). Jesus has enough help to go around. His helping one doesn’t prevent Him from helping another.

There was a difference between the touch of the crowd (42b) and the touch of the woman. It was the difference of faith (48). I don’t want to just say prayers; I want to touch Jesus. I need to touch Him. I need that very real power which flows out from Him to those in need.

Prayer: Let me touch you this day Lord Jesus.