DAILY READINGS: 2 Chronicles 8-9; Ezekiel 33; John 12:20-50
While he yet spake, there came [some]…which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? Mark 5:35
Jarius was at his wits end. His little girl was at the point of death and so he came to Jesus for help, begging earnestly. Sadly, there were certain people who spoke cruelly to him, “Your daughter is dead: don’t bother the Master.” The situation seemed hopeless. But why not bother the Master? To whom else could he turn? The Saviour reacted to the dashed hopes of the poor father by speaking calmly, “Damsel, I say to you arise” (v. 41). In your sorrow and despair, Jesus does care. Remember, you are never “bothering” the Lord! Cast your burden upon Him. —James Comte
Bring your burdens and sorrow, lay them down at Jesus feet,
Cast your cares on Him, your enemies He’ll defeat. —Rita King