Mark 5 21 24 21 When Jesus had

Mark 5: 21 -24 21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake.

Mark 5: 21 -24 22 Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw 23 He pleaded Jesus, he fell at his feet. earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live. ”

Mark 5: 21 -24 24 So Jesus went with him . A large crowd followed and pressed around him.

Mark 5: 35 -42 35 While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead, ” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore? ”

Mark 5: 35 -42 36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe. ”

Mark 5: 35 -42 37 He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. 38 When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly.

Mark 5: 35 -42 39 He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child 40 But they is not dead but asleep. ” laughed at him.

Mark 5: 35 -42 After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went 41 He took her in where the child was. by the hand said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”).

Mark 5: 35 -42 42 Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old ). At this they were completely astonished.

“Faith Facts That Get Prayers Answered” Larry Cline – Hardin Valley Church Of Christ – 7/22/18

Make note of this. Faith that acts, and asks and endures gets answered.

God tells us some things that hinder our prayers: Asking incorrectly, (James 4: 3) Unconfessed sin, (Isaiah 59: 1 -2) Not praying persistently, (Luke 18) Not praying in faith, (James 1: 6 -8)

Faith that acts & asks & endures gets answered “acts” – we are taking it to the Lord “asks” – we are kneeling before the Lord “endures” – we are staying before the Lord

22 One of the synagogue officials named Jairus came up, and on seeing Him, fell at His feet 23 and implored Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death; [please] come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live. ” (Mark 5: 22 -23)

22 One of the synagogue officials named Jairus came up, and on seeing Him, fell at His feet 23 and implored Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death; [please] come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live. ” (Mark 5: 22 -23)

22 One of the synagogue officials named Jairus came up, and on seeing Him, fell at His feet 23 and implored Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death; [please] come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live. ” (Mark 5: 22 -23)

All the reasons he could have given for not acting: Man of position – didn’t want to lose it! Concerned about dignity – Ruler in synagogue – need to be strong Don’t want to get hopes up & get disappointed What will happen

Never be afraid to pray bold prayers in faith! God wants them & invites them.

Jairus Acted! He met Him on the beach and fell at His feet

Do you act when something is beyond you? One of the purposes of trials is to take us to places of faith that we have never been before.

At times we: Realize we need to take action Know the action we need to take Get caught up in the moment & do nothing

Prayer can be just like that. Many people believe in pulling the cord but sometimes in the fervor of the moment don’t actually do it.

Faith acts… asks Faith

and implored Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death; [please] come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live. ” (Mark 5: 23)

and implored Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death; [please] come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live. ” (Mark 5: 23)

Nothing mattered except the petition he was bringing to the Lord!

You ask… “Do I have faith” Faith acts – Faith asks… earnestly, fervently with immense humility.

and implored Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death; [please] come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live. ” (Mark 5: 23) Notice his confidence

And He went off with him; and a large crowd was following Him and pressing in on Him. (Mark 5: 24)

While He was still speaking, they came from the [house of] the synagogue official, saying, "Your daughter has died; why trouble the Teacher anymore? " (Mark 5: 35)

When it looks as bad as it can possibly look… will you listen to Jesus? “Have no fear, only believe”

From desperation comes actions… comes asking… comes a willingness to overcome.

38 They came to the house of the synagogue official; and He saw a commotion, and [people] loudly weeping and wailing. 39 And entering in, He said to them, "Why make a commotion and weep? The child has not died, but is asleep. " 40 They [began] laughing at Him. But putting them all out, He took along the child's father and mother and His own companions, and entered [the room] where the child was. (Mark 5: 38 -40)

38 They came to the house of the synagogue official; and He saw a commotion, and [people] loudly weeping and wailing. 39 And entering in, He said to them, "Why make a commotion and weep? The child has not died, but is asleep. " 40 They [began] laughing at Him. But putting them all out, He took along the child's father and mother and His own companions, and entered [the room] where the child was. (Mark 5: 38 -40)

The mourners only knew what they had always seen!

Never doubt in the darkness what the Lord has shown you in the light! Stop taking your cues from what’s around you… Keep Your Eyes On Jesus!

As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, And at the last He will take His stand on the earth. (Job 19: 25)

Do like Jairus Act – humble yourself & come to Jesus Ask – call earnestly on God Endure – believe & keep on going in spite of other’s doubt