INTERRUPTIONS
READ:
Mark
5:21-34
The
counsel of the LORD stands
forever,
the plans of His heart
to
all generations. –Psalm 33:11
My sister and I were looking forward to
our holiday in Taiwan. We had purchased
our plane tickets and booked our hotel rooms.
But 2 weeks before the trip, my sister learned she had to stay at home
in Singapore to handle an emergency. We
were disappointed that our plans were interrupted.
Jesus’ disciples were accompanying Him
on an urgent mission when their trip was interrupted (Mark 5:21-42). The daughter of Jarius, a ruler of
the synagogue, was dying. Time was of
the essence, and Jesus was on His way to their home. Then, suddenly, Jesus stopped and said, “Who touched My clothes?” (v.30).
The disciples seemed irritated by this
and said, “You see the multitude
thronging You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’: (v.31). But Jesus saw it
as an opportunity to minister to a suffering woman. Her illness had made her ceremonially unclean
and unable to participate in community life for 12 years! (see Leviticus 15:25-27).
While Jesus was talking to this woman,
Jarius’ daughter died. It was too late-or
so it seemed. But the delay allowed
Jairus to experience an even deeper knowledge of Jesus and His power-even power
over death!
Sometimes our disappointment can be God’s
appointment. –Poh Fang Chia
Disappointment-His
appointment
No
good thing will He withhold;
From
denials oft we gather
Treasures
of His love untold. –Young
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Look
for God’s purpose in your next interruption.
INSIGHT
Jairus,
as a “[ruler] of the synagogue” (Mark 5:22), was a lay leader responsible for
organizing and supervising the affairs of the local synagogue. This included the conduct and teaching of the
worship services.
Have a blessed day.
God Our Creator’s Love Always
Unity & Peace
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