“Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, ‘Young man, I say to you, get up!'”
~ Luke 7:14
Thought Of The Day
Today, let's delve into this powerful moment from Luke 7:14, where Jesus demonstrates his authority over death itself. Picture the scene: Jesus encounters a funeral procession in the town of Nain. A young man, the only son of a widowed mother, is being carried to his burial. The atmosphere is heavy with grief and despair.
In the midst of this sorrowful procession, Jesus does something remarkable. He approaches the funeral bier and touches it—a bold gesture that would have been considered taboo according to Jewish customs. But Jesus is not bound by traditions or limitations. His touch brings the entire procession to a standstill.
Then, with unwavering confidence and divine authority, Jesus speaks directly to the deceased young man: “Young man, I say to you, get up!” Instantly, the young man who was dead rises to life and begins to speak. Imagine the awe and wonder that must have filled the hearts of everyone present. What seemed impossible became a reality through the power of Jesus' words.
This miraculous event teaches us profound truths about Jesus' compassion, power, and purpose. It reveals his heart for the brokenhearted and his ability to bring hope to the hopeless. Jesus didn’t just perform miracles for the sake of spectacle; each miracle served a deeper purpose—to reveal his identity as the Son of God and to demonstrate God's kingdom breaking into our world.
Today, we may not witness physical resurrections like the one in Nain, but we can still experience the life-transforming power of Jesus' words in our lives. His words of comfort can bring healing to our broken hearts. His words of forgiveness can release us from the burden of guilt and shame. His words of hope can inspire us to persevere through trials and tribulations.
Reflecting on this verse prompts us to consider the times when we feel spiritually or emotionally dead—when hope seems lost, when dreams are shattered, or when grief overwhelms us. In those moments, remember Jesus' words: “I say to you, get up!” His words have the power to breathe new life into our spirits, to revive our faith, and to restore our joy.
Let us also be reminded of our call to share this message of hope with others. Just as Jesus brought life to the young man in Nain, we are called to bring hope and life to those around us through our words and actions. We can speak words of encouragement, extend acts of kindness, and share the transformative love of Christ with everyone we meet.
As you go about your day, may you be encouraged by the profound truth of Jesus' words in Luke 7:14. Let them remind you of his power to bring life out of death, hope out of despair, and joy out of sorrow. May you also be inspired to share this life-giving message with others, bringing light and hope into their lives.
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in awe of Your power and goodness, as demonstrated through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We are reminded of the miraculous moment recorded in Luke 7:14, where Jesus spoke life into a young man who was dead. With a simple command, “Young man, I say to you, get up!”, Jesus displayed Your authority over death itself.
Lord Jesus, we thank You for revealing Your divine power and compassion through this miraculous event. It reminds us that nothing is impossible for You. You have the ability to bring life where there is death, hope where there is despair, and joy where there is sorrow. Your words have the power to transform our lives completely.
In moments of darkness and despair, when we feel spiritually or emotionally dead, we ask for Your life-giving words to revive us. Speak Your words of comfort into our hearts, Lord, and breathe new life into our weary souls. May Your presence be felt deeply, bringing healing and restoration to every broken area of our lives.
Father, we also lift up to You those who are experiencing grief, loss, or hopelessness. Like the widow of Nain, whose only son was restored to her by Your grace, comfort those who mourn and surround them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Show them Your power to bring beauty from ashes and joy from mourning.
As we reflect on this verse, Lord, teach us to trust in Your promises and to rely on Your word. Help us to boldly proclaim Your truth and to share Your life-giving message with those around us. May we be vessels of Your love and instruments of Your peace in a world that desperately needs Your light.
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for Your unfailing love and for the privilege of coming before You in prayer. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
In Your mighty and precious name we pray,
Amen.
