Faith in the Mist of Despair. Mark 5:21-24;35-43
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Faith in the Midst of Despair.
Faith in the Midst of Despair.
Intro: In the past few miracles we’ve seen that Jesus has power over danger. He calmed the scary storm. He has power over demons; He transformed a scary man. Jesus has power over disease; He healed the woman with the scary sickness. In this miracle we’re going to see that Jesus has power over death.
He has power over whatever you may be going through. Whatever your despair may be.
Today we look a man named Jairus. He had a great need, he was in despair, he was hurting and he met One greater than his need. When he faced an impossibility, Jesus provided life.
Summary: Jairus had a great need, and he met One greater than his need. When he faced an impossibility, Jesus provided life. We all have difficulties beyond our control. We have great needs, and we serve a great Christ for our needs
When he faced an impossibility, Jesus provided life. We all have difficulties beyond our control. We have great needs, and we serve a great Christ for our needs
We all have difficulties beyond our control. We have great needs, we have times of despair and we serve a great Christ for our needs
I. An Urgent Request.
I. An Urgent Request.
VS 21-23
21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.
Mark 5:21
21 When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore.
Jesus had been at Gadara. (Elab the only thing he did there) now he is back in Capernaum. The people gather around him. He stays near the shore.
a. They are waiting to hear His words, waiting to see who He will hear. There was a man on his way to find Jesus, and a women who had heard about Jesus.
Mark
22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
1. As Jesus made His way to shore that day, He was met with a desperate situation that required immediate attention. Jairus brought his request to Jesus.
a. We find that Jairus was a ruler in the synagogue.(Not a scribe or Pharisees) He was a man of position, prestige, and power. He had worked hard and achieved a prominent place in society. He was regarded as a man of influence, (he was in charge of the local assembly at the synagogue.)
b. Everything seemed to be going well with him. However, he is now in a difficult situation. His only daughter, (Luke) was dying. All the prestige and power he had couldn’t help her.
c. How did he know about Jesus? The demon possessed man was healed at the Synagogue. He had heard Jesus speak there.
He had heard about a Man named Jesus who he believed could heal her. But, Jesus was no longer accepted by the religious rulers. The Pharisees desired to get rid of Jesus. If Jairus went to Jesus, how would those with whom he worshipped respond? He could possibly lose all that he had worked so hard to achieve.
d. He believed Jesus could heal her. He when to Jesus with great faith and courage Jesus was no longer accepted by the religious rulers. The Pharisees desired to get rid of Jesus.
e. If Jairus went to Jesus, how would those religious leaders respond? He could possibly lose everything that he had worked so hard to achieve.
f. Jairus makes a profound decision; he decides to put his family ahead of his own personal achievements. Jairus made his daughter the priority of his life. He was willing to risk it all to get her to Jesus.
“he fell to his feet”
g. The word fell means “to descend from a higher place to a lower one.” This was a from of worship.
h. Here is Jairus, ruler of the synagogue, a man who has others in submission to him, bowing at the feet of Jesus. He has laid aside his pride and dignity. He wasn’t concerned with the opposition of others. He has put his position, with all its security, fame, and authority on the line. He has humbled himself before the Lord.
i. As we come before the Lord, bringing our petitions, we too must come humbly before Him.
j. What you may be going through, what ever is causing you disrepair, put everything aside and call out to Jesus.
k. He wants us to cry out to him, He hears. He wants us to tell Him the truth.
17 The righteous cry, and the Lord hears And delivers them out of all their troubles.
23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.
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.”
When your child is hurting, you hurt. Lyndsay.
1. Notice what he doesn’t do. He makes no mention of his position or status. We don’t need to tell the Lord what all we have done to try and gain His favor.
a. He immediately mentioned the dire need he faced. Jairus was confident that Jesus could bring healing to his daughter. She was at the point of death, and he knew that Jesus had the power to heal her if He desired.
Notice what he doesn’t do. He makes no mention of his position or status. He immediately mentioned the dire need he faced. Jairus was confident that Jesus could bring healing to his daughter. She was at the point of death, and he knew that Jesus had the power to heal her if He desired.
b. Notice the extent of his faith: she shall live. Jairus was aware that the situation was beyond his control. There was nothing he could do no matter how desperately he tried. What he had seen the Lord do, and what he had heard about Jesus gave him the faith to trust Him.
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c. I’m glad God is able when others are not. When you face situations that are beyond your control, and they are many, trust in Jesus – He will never fail!
d. I’m glad there is hope for those who believe in faith. Honor Jesus with your faith; expect Him to do the unexpected!
II. An Uncertain Journey.
II. An Uncertain Journey.
24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
This is where we learn that sometime things are delayed. As they are on their way, Jesus heals the woman with the blood disease.
a. The Delay: As they journeyed many followed them. Among the crowd were those who had desperate needs. In the verses we already coverd, VS 25-34 records the account of the woman with the issue of blood. She had come with a great need, and as Jesus was ministering to her there was a delay in getting to Jairus’s daughter.
Mark records the account of the woman with the issue of blood. She had come with a great need, and as Jesus was ministering to her there was a delay in getting to Jairus’s daughter. He had placed his need in the hands of Jesus and fully trusted Him to provide for his daughter, even when delayed.
records the account of the woman with the issue of blood. She had come with a great need, and as Jesus was ministering to her there was a delay in getting to Jairus’s daughter. He had placed his need in the hands of Jesus and fully trusted Him to provide for his daughter, even when delayed.
b. He had placed his need in the hands of Jesus and fully trusted Him to provide for his daughter, even when delayed.
c. God doesn’t always work when we think He should. There are times when we feel He has denied or forgotten our request. Always remember that a delay doesn’t necessarily mean a denial.
d. God works in His time and He is never late. We may not always understand what God is doing in our lives, but we must trust Him in those times when it seems nothing is happening for our benefit.
35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
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Bad news, but expected news. Jesus delay seemed to be a problem. (Lazarus) Even when He seems to be late, He is always on time.
35 While He was still speaking, they came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, “Your daughter has died; why trouble the Teacher anymore?”
36 But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid any longer, only believe.”
a. He had done all he could and she was gone. Those who brought the news were saying – she is dead; there’s no need to bother with Jesus any longer!
b. Sometimes we may feel that way when our prayers seem to go unanswered.
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c. Knowing the grief Jairus must have felt, Jesus said – Be not afraid, only believe. This means “keep on believing, there’s no limit to what faith in the power of God can do.”
d. We will all face those difficult times of despair, when it seems hope is lost. These are not the time to abandon our faith in Jesus.
23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
37 And He allowed no one to accompany Him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James.
Why just these 3? It no the only time this would happen.
Mark 5:
38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.
40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.
1. When they arrive home a group of mourners are already gathered.
a. Jesus proclaims that she isn’t dead, only asleep. With that the people begin to laugh and mock Jesus. (He puts them all out) Jesus ran the people out of the Temple because they made the house of God a mockery. Here He puts the people out (strong word) because of their lack of faith. Their lack of faith could hinder God’s work.
b. What if we were to have a prayer meeting here at church, and we were going to pray that God move in our community and that we would be able to share the gospel and wee people saved. But someone said, Its not going to do any good. This church has never done anything and its never going too. We’re dead. Would you want them here in a prayer meeting?
c. The people that Jesus kick out, clearly they don’t have the faith of Jairus. They haven’t spent any time at His feet; they haven’t heard His voice of comfort; they hadn’t seen the miracle Jesus just performed. Jairus is still persistent in his faith. He has determined to trust Jesus no matter who else does.
d. I’m glad our faith isn’t dependent upon the attitude or opinions of others. The world may look at your situation and declare that is hopeless, but continue trusting Jesus.
e. They don’t know what you know. They haven’t labored in prayer; they haven’t heard His words of comfort as you have; they know nothing of the power of the God we serve. I am confident in my Lord’s ability to meet my needs!
III. The Undeniable Miracle.
III. The Undeniable Miracle.
41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
42 Immediately the girl got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were completely astounded.
43 And He gave them strict orders that no one should know about this, and He said that something should be given her to eat.
1. As Jesus encountered the young girl, He spoke directly to her need. He commanded her to arise, and she immediately stood and walked. Jesus was not concerned about handling the situation. He spoke with authority and provided for their great need.
a. I fear we often forget the power available to us through the provision of Christ. He has the ability to speak to our need, bringing the solution He deems best. We have nothing to fear in Christ. He is more than able to provide for every situation. He is Lord over all, including death!
b. The Astonishment (42b) – And they were astonished with a great astonishment. As the girl stood and walked, those who saw it were filled with great wonder. They were astonished at the power of the Lord. Apparently He had exceeded their expectations.
I have often stood amazed at the power and compassion of our Lord. He has the ability to not only meet, but exceed our expectations. We likely fail to have many prayers answered because we lack faith. We must learn to come to Christ with our impossibilities, fully expecting Him to meet our need.
43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.
Why tell them this? I believe one reason was because Jesus number thing to do was preach the gospel.
a. Share the gospel of Jesus.
b. For you today, are you in despair?
