DCLM Daily Manna Friday 12 July 2024, Daily Devotional Message Written By Pastor W.F Kumuyi
TOPIC: No Hopeless Case!
KEY VERSE: “And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise” (Mark 5:41).
SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 5:22-24,35-43 (NKJV)
22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.” 24 So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him.
35 While He was still speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?”
36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” 37 And He permitted no one to follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. 38 Then He came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw [a]a tumult and those who wept and wailed loudly. 39 When He came in, He said to them, “Why make this commotion and weep? The child is not dead, but sleeping.”
40 And they ridiculed Him. But when He had put them all outside, He took the father and the mother of the child, and those who were with Him, and entered where the child was lying. 41 Then He took the child by the hand, and said to her, “Talitha, cumi,” which is translated, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” 42 Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement. 43 But He commanded them strictly that no one should know it, and said that something should be given her to eat.
DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY 12TH JULY 2024 MESSAGE:
A common saying, “When there is life, there is hope”, tells of the possibility of recovery or survival as long as the chances for it still exist. It stems from the belief that death seals all hope and forecloses every possibility of survival. As long as there is life, all human efforts and skills can be put to use to salvage a situation. But once life goes out and death sets in, human knowledge, money, position, etc. can do nothing. Death ends all hope.
Jairus sought the help of Jesus to heal his sick and dying daughter. He believed that while the daughter was still alive, something could still be done to restore her life. However, while Jesus was on the way to minister healing to the sick girl, news came that she was dead. All hope, to them, was now lost. But death is not strong enough to stop the Master. In death, He restores life; in hopelessness, He gives hope. Jesus calmed the fear of the troubled, bereaved father, encouraging him to believe only. Exercising the authority He has over death, Jesus caused the dead daughter to come back to life.
With Jesus, no case is hopeless. All human knowledge, skills and expertise may fail; medical sciences worldwide may not solve your issue. Your dreams, ambitions and proposals may have been declared dead on arrival; signalling no hope or solution from man. But with Jesus, no situation is without hope.
All you must do is “be not afraid; only believe”! If all men have failed and all solutions proved abortive, let Jesus take over the case. Believe absolutely in the Lord today and turn deaf ears to all mourners and wailers who want to make you believe that hope is gone and so give up faith. The joy of your life will rise again at the command of Jesus because with Him, no case is hopeless.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: With Jesus, there is hope in every hopeless situation!
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: GENESIS 35-37
DCLM Daily Manna Friday 12 July 2024 Devotional was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria