These verses in Luke mark the third death to life miracle I have spoken about in the daily. This time it is a ruler who believes in Jesus and despite his authority, he cannot save his own daughter. Death levels the playing field for us all. Only Jesus can save from death.

Luke keeps hammering home the point that Jesus has authority even over death. How amazed these parents must have felt. The joy and elation to have their daughter back. Such inexplicable joy.

Jesus can do the same for you and me. What is your dead space? Where are you stuck? What area of your life must you believe Jesus for a miracle? When all seems hopeless, remember Jesus can make what is dead alive.

[Luke 8.49-56]

49 While he was still speaking, someone from the ruler's house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” 50 But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” 51 And when he came to the house, he allowed no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. 52 And all were weeping and mourning for her, but he said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.” 53 And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. 54 But taking her by the hand he called, saying, “Child, arise.” 55 And her spirit returned, and she got up at once. And he directed that something should be given her to eat. 56 And her parents were amazed, but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What can we learn from Jesus again causing a dead person to rise?

+ What area of your life needs Jesus healing touch or even a miracle?

+ Have you asked him for it?

+ Do you trust Jesus with your difficult relationships?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ In what way is God calling me to Arise?

+ How might the Lord be calling me to act in light of eternity to those in my sphere of influence who do not know Christ as their Savior & Lord?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ Who can you share with about Jesus miraculous healing power this week?