“Stop wailing,” Jesus said. “She is not dead but asleep.”
Home “ While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” he said. “Don’t bother the teacher anymore.” Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” [Luke 8:49-50] “Stop wailing,” Jesus said. “She is not dead but asleep.” J airus, a ruler of the synagogue, was especially anxious to see Jesus because he had a twelve year old daughter who was dying. He urgently begged Jesus to go with him quickly. But the multitudes thronged Him, hindering His progress. Meanwhile a messenger arrived with the news that Jairus’ daughter was dead, and that therefore the Teacher’s services would no longer be needed. There was faith that He could heal, but none that He could raise the dead. Jesus answered with words of comfort, encouragement, and promise. “Do not be afraid; only believe and she will be made well. ” As soon as He arrived at ...