Prepare: What acts of compassion could prove that Jesus is Lord to a doubting world?
Read: Luke 7:11-23
In times of sorrow and trials, God draws close to us even when we do not ask for His help. The town of Nain was a day's journey from Capernaum. As Jesus the author of life, approached the town gate, a body was being brought out. Death and Life met and at the touch of the Master, death gave up its victim. Joy and praise replaced mourning and gloom.
Triumph over tragedy: Death is the worst enemy of mankind bringing along with it sorrow and loneliness to the bereaved. The widow was mourning over the death of her only son-her only hope. The act of Jesus showed His concern for the marginalized in society. Risking defilement, He showed compassion for the widow by touching the bier (coffin). His power over death restored the young man to his mother.
Clarity over confusion: The reports John received about Jesus were confusing. Jesus did not rebuke him, but sent words of assurance. The man who preached judgement needed to know that the Messiah had come to soothe pain, turn tragedies into joy and to overcome death.
Jesus did not want people to speak ill of John because of his questioning. He paid a great tribute to John, who in the short span of time allotted to him in this world, accomplished the purpose for which he was sent.
Do our lives and deeds bear testimony to the Lord?
Respond: Lord, make me an instrument of Your Praise and Worship.
Read: Luke 7:11-23
In times of sorrow and trials, God draws close to us even when we do not ask for His help. The town of Nain was a day's journey from Capernaum. As Jesus the author of life, approached the town gate, a body was being brought out. Death and Life met and at the touch of the Master, death gave up its victim. Joy and praise replaced mourning and gloom.
Triumph over tragedy: Death is the worst enemy of mankind bringing along with it sorrow and loneliness to the bereaved. The widow was mourning over the death of her only son-her only hope. The act of Jesus showed His concern for the marginalized in society. Risking defilement, He showed compassion for the widow by touching the bier (coffin). His power over death restored the young man to his mother.
Clarity over confusion: The reports John received about Jesus were confusing. Jesus did not rebuke him, but sent words of assurance. The man who preached judgement needed to know that the Messiah had come to soothe pain, turn tragedies into joy and to overcome death.
Jesus did not want people to speak ill of John because of his questioning. He paid a great tribute to John, who in the short span of time allotted to him in this world, accomplished the purpose for which he was sent.
Do our lives and deeds bear testimony to the Lord?
Respond: Lord, make me an instrument of Your Praise and Worship.
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