There’s so much in Luke 7 that I need to continue digging into from the passage explored in my earlier post, Fewer Words, Greater Impact. 

The situation at an organized funeral looked bad to everyone – except Jesus. We see the authority of Jesus’ words as He spoke life to the dead man, “Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.” 

But what happened next?

He That Was Dead Sat Up

Once we’ve received God’s Word, it’s up to us to do something with it. We must take action! 

What good is being raised from the dead if you just stay in the same ol’ place? Exactly! 

The dead man started moving. He shifted his position from where he had been and left where he was.

Cuz if you’re alive, there’s NO WAY you wanna continue laying in a casket or on a bier…since that is a place where the dead lay down…and stay…

And Began to Speak

If we’ve experienced the healing, resurrecting, and restoring power of Jesus, there’s NO WAY we can remain silent! 

An encounter with Jesus is transformative, and we’re compelled to tell others. 

Sharing the Good News is a direct response to contact with the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25). The Light of the World (John 9:5).

How can we keep it to ourselves?

Jesus reunited the man with his mother because He is well aware of the power of connection within loving relationships (Luke 12:15). Can you imagine the reunion between a revived, resuscitated man with the woman who had given him natural birth? Wow!

God Was Glorified

Respectful, holy, reverent fear came on EVERYBODY who saw and heard about what happened when the dead man was raised to life again by Jesus.

All for a purpose – to glorify God!

How exciting to know that God is still visiting His people…during this Lenten season, I encourage you to dig into the scriptures for yourself and learn of Jesus. 

I believe He still wants to make dead things come alive in us, and His power is beyond adequate and more than sufficient to meet our needs!

Do you have evidence and receipts of a direct encounter with Jesus? If not, Jesus offers an open invitation to get to know Him for Who He truly is. And if so, it’s time to get moving, tell someone, and glorify God…because transformation speaks for itself.

Blessings to you, Kayren

“12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.”

(Luke 7:12-16)

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