Our Lord's Promise Fulfilled

Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, he fell at his feet, and besought him, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live.” 

- St. Mark 5:22-23

The Holy Scriptures give us a record of the relationship between God and man, and it outlines what God has done and is doing with His people. The Law comes from God. The words of the prophets come from God. The protection and guidance man has received throughout history are a testament to the great love God has always had for His children.

In the fullness of time, God Himself actually entered into history, when He was conceived in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. His earthly ministry was a personal one. He dealt with persons on an individual level, as we see Him do many times in the Gospels. 

Jairus was a grieving father whose daughter lay in death, and in this account we see our Lord’s personal concern and His readiness to heal and restore life. In Christ we see the infinite love of God extending to each and every individual, whether for a restored life in this world, or for the promise of eternal life, as He gives freely and completely of Himself to everyone.

Throughout His earthly ministry, in His death, in the power of His resurrection and His ascension, Christ never abandons His children. He fulfilled His promise that He would not leave us comfortless. He sent His Holy Spirit to strengthen His children, leading us into the fullness of His truth, giving us hope in this life and the comfort of the sure hope of eternal life with Him in heaven.

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Pictured: "Raising of Jairus' Daughter"

by Ilya Yefimovich Repin (1844-1930)