Jairus (1)

‘Jairus, a leader of the local synagogue, came and fell at Jesus’ feet.’ Luke 8:41 NLT

Jairus enjoyed the social status of a mayor or bishop. But when your child is in a crisis, all the celebrity status in the world won’t help you. And Jairus wasn’t the only parent to run to Jesus when trouble came knocking on the door of their home. A mother hurried into a Canaanite town, crying, ‘Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely.’ (Matthew 15:22 NLT) The father of a seizure-tormented boy also sought help from the disciples. When they failed to provide it, he turned to Jesus. In tears, he said, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!’ (Mark 9:24 NKJV) In each case Jesus responded. He never turned one away. And He won’t turn you away either! After all, your kids were His kids first. The psalmist said, ‘Children are a gift from the Lord…’ (Psalm 127:3 NLT) Next to the gift of salvation, your children are ‘God’s best gift’ to you. And even though they are yours, they are still His. And what He owns, He protects and provides for. Like the Prodigal Son, they may have broken every one of God’s laws and broken your heart. But your prayers are what give God an invitation and an entry point back into their lives. The love of the father that drew the Prodigal back home, will bring your wayward child back too. What Jesus said to Jairus, He is saying to you today: ‘Don’t be afraid. Just have faith, and [he] she will be healed.’ (Luke 8:50 NLT)

睚鲁（1）

有一个管会堂的，名叫睚鲁，来俯伏在耶稣脚前，求耶稣到他家里去。路8:41

睚鲁虽然享有等同于市长或主教的社会地位，但当他的孩子陷入危机时，这世界上所有的荣誉地位都帮不了他。睚鲁并不是唯一一个遭遇麻烦的父母。有一个母亲紧急地赶到迦南的一座城，喊着说，“主啊，大卫的子孙，可怜我！我女儿被鬼附得甚苦。”（马太福音15:22）一个受癫痫折磨的男孩的父亲也向门徒寻求帮助，当门徒们不能帮助到他时，他转向耶稣，说：“我信！但我信不足，求主帮助！”在每一个故事中，耶稣都有回应。他从来没有转身离去，他也不会离你而去。毕竟，你的孩子首先是祂的孩子。诗篇作者说：“孩子是上帝的礼物……”（诗篇127:3）除了救恩，孩子是上帝给你的最好的礼物。虽然他们是你的，但他们依然是属神的。祂所拥有的，祂必保护，也必供应。就像浪子一样，他们可能违反了神的每一条律法，并且也伤了你的心，但你的祷告就是给了神一个进入他们生命中的邀请。把浪子带回家的是他父亲的爱，同样，你的爱也能够把你任性的孩子带回家。耶稣对睚鲁说，“不要怕，只要信，你的女儿就必得救！”（路加福音8:50）