Yours is the Living Child

Gripping her [ firmly] by the hand, He said to her, Talitha cumi -- which translated is, Little girl, I say to you, arise[ a from the sleep of death]! And instantly the girl got up and started walking around -- for she was twelve years old. And they were utterly astonished and overcome with amazement. (Mark 5:41-42 AMP)

The devil always wants to give you a raw deal, exchanging what is good with what is bad and pilfering what is rightfully ours. It is a blunder to accept things without evaluating them, an error of great magnitude ending in your demise. It is never God's intention to cause hardship and suffering to His children.

Jairus was a respected man in the community, a ruler of the synagogue who commanded much honour amongst his own people. The devil does not respect the title or the position one holds in the church. He will endeavor and attack anybody. Praise God Jairus knew where to run, he was privy to the movements of Jesus and made his way to the place He was. Jesus as usual was pre occupied with the Father's business. He was healing the sick and setting the captives free from all kinds of bondages. The child was sick unto death but Jesus told Jairus to be patient and wait. When he was done, he joined Jairus to go and heal his daughter.

A message came saying, don't trouble the Master anymore, the child is dead. Jesus responded and told him not to fear but to believe. When Jesus got into the room where the dead girl was lying he gripped her firmly by the hand and spoke to her. He disregarded the presence of death. He defied its existence because He is the resurrection and the life. He spoke words of authority over the dead girl, "Talitha cumi" (little girl I say to you arise). His voice penetrates even the deathly situations; the little girl stood up instantly and started to walk around.

You might be that little girl today. Your situation might be looking hopeless and there seem to be no solace. In every direction you look there seem to be demise and loss. Let me tell you something, the words of Jesus are still as powerful today. They are death defying and transmit power that can pull you away from that yoke of bondage. There is a firm hand that is gripping you right now and it is the hand of Jesus.

The doctor might have told you that the disease you have is incurable. Don't lose your confidence in the Lord today. Like Jairus just believe in the face of death. The author of life, the one who says I am the resurrection and the life is here today to change every pronouncement from hell over your life.

You are for life, you are for success and you are for progress. Anything else below this is a raw deal from the enemy and under no circumstances should it be accepted in your bosom. Only believe today and you will see the hand of the Lord at work in your life. Only believe and you will witness the abounding power of the Lord to quicken and resurrect the dead.