What Jesus Did! 'We Need Jesus!' — Mark 5:21-23

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Jesus got into the boat again and went back to the other side of the lake, where a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. Then a leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet, pleading fervently with him. "My little daughter is dying," he said. "Please come and lay your hands on her; heal her so she can live."
— Mark 5:21-23 NLT

Key Thought

Desperation leads us to do dramatic things! While the people flocked to Jesus, the religious leaders were reluctant to put their faith in him and were often hostile to him. Jairus was different. He knew he needed Jesus. He demonstrated his need for Jesus. He pled with Jesus because of his need. He made clear that he believed that Jesus could bring the blessing he so desperately needed. In those ways, Jairus models for us what our attitude should be. We know we need Jesus. Are we willing to demonstrate our need to Jesus? Are we happy to declare our faith in Jesus' power to bring the blessings we most need in our lives? God help us not to let pride, peer pressure, or worldly pursuits block our path to the Savior!

Today's Prayer

O God, my Abba Father, I know that I need Jesus and his presence in my life. Please protect me from the things that Satan intends to use to block my path to your Son and my Savior. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

3 Related Resources by Heartlight

Jesus Loves Us All
Devo: What Jesus Did!
""My little daughter is dying," [Jairus] said. "Please come and lay your hands on her; heal her so she can live." Jesus went with him, and all the..."
Simple Words, Great Grace
Article by Phil Ware
Where would this woman be without a risk-taking faith that moved her to bold action? Phil Ware reminds us that faith always involves action that demonstrates its reality and Jesus saves in more than the miraculous; he saves us in every way a person can be saved.
At the End of My Rope
Article by Phil Ware
We are here to remind each other that we are not forgotten in our struggles of life, fear, and death. We are here to be the heart, hands, and voice of Jesus to the broken. Phil Ware reminds us that we can all reach the end of our rope and not know what to do and this is when Jesus can step in and change everything.

Illustration

Illustration of Mark 5:21-23 NLT — "My little daughter is dying," —— "Please come and lay your hands on her; heal her so she can live."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, March 28, 2024

God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'The Spirit Gives Life' (Ro. 8:10)
"And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 19:21
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'God Uses Wounded Healers' (Acts 7:35-38)
"[Stephen reminded his adversaries of the kind of leader Moses was:] "So God sent back the same man his people had previously rejected when they..."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by John Irving:
"Without somehow destroying me in the process, how could God reveal himself in a way that would leave no room for doubt? If there were no room for doubt, there...."

About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

More What Jesus Did!