From Hopeless to Hopeful

Walking in the Word

Luke 7:11-15 (New King James Version)

 
¹¹ Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. ¹² And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. ¹³ When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” ¹⁴ Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” ¹⁵ So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother. 

Responding to the Word

Jesus gives hope to the hopeless.  Here we see a widow (a mom who has lost her husband to death and now alone) burying her only son.  Can you just image how little hope filled this widow's life and heart.  But what did Jesus do?  He had compassion.  He raised the boy to life!

Here's the power principle for us to grasp.  If Jesus can raise a child traveling in a casket to new life, what can He do in your life?  Answer - ANYTHING.  If you're struggling with something where you feel little hope, remember the one who freely gives it!

Praying through the Word

Father, thank you for your unwavering hope.  You Son is my Lord and my Savior and I put all my trust in Him alone.  May others too realize the power that lies in You and Your Power.

In Jesus' Name, Amen