Jesus is Essential
Luke 7:14–17: Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother. Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.” And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region.
Not only does he have awesome compassion—he has awesome power to minister to our deepest needs. All he has to do is say “Get up!” and all the dead will rise. The same power is available for us in every trial we encounter. Further, his power is mediated by his wisdom. He will not do everything we ask, but he will do what is best for our well-being and for his glory.
He will bring his mercy and compassion to bear on the points of pain and need in our lives. He will bring healing. He will bring life. “They were all filled with awe and praised God. ‘A great prophet has appeared among us,’ they said. ‘God has come to help his people.” God has come to help us! Amen! 1
Walking with Jesus
When you have nothing left to give, He has everything to give. You may feel dead inside right now, and Jesus knows that. He loves you and He is providing all the grace you need to rise up! In our weakness, He is our strength. He will carry you.
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
When I am down and out, He lifts me up and puts me back in the game.
Praying
Lord, thank You for Your resurrected power that sustains me each day.
1. Hughes, R. K. (1998). Luke: that you may know the truth. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
