Talitha Cumi – The Little Girl (A Glimpse of Hope)

Jairus, the synagogue ruler, was getting worried. When he left home to look for Jesus his daughter was alive, but just barely. By God’s grace he found Jesus quickly, and with very little effort was able to persuade him to accompany him back to his home, where she was waiting for his touch. Now a woman had stopped their progress by inappropriately touching the hem of the Master’s robe, causing him to stop in his tracks, seeking the culprit. Their conversation seemed to go on forever. Yes, he was pleased that Jesus had demonstrated mercy to the woman, from the little he overheard from their conversation she was certainly desperate. But so was he! His little girl was sick, on the verge of death. If Jesus did not pick up the pace she would be beyond the reach of anyone, even a great healer like him. Finally, the conversation was drawing to a close, but then he saw them— servants from his home—making their way toward him through the pressing crowd. His heart went cold, for he knew the news could not be good. When they told him that his daughter had died, and to trouble the Master no more, it was like a knife to the heart. Now all was lost.