Luke 7 -- Jesus Whispers A Secret

Jesus had quite a task at hand – teaching the world to see with the eyes of Adam and Eve, for once again God was walking among mankind.  But sin had impacted their soul-vision to the point that they could neither see him nor the truth of life as God designed it.  Even John the Baptist had questions!

Max Lucado addressed one of the stories in this chapter in his book Six Hours One Friday – the story of the widow who, after losing her husband, had also lost her only son.  Jesus was entering the town as the funeral procession neared the city gate – the woman’s son carried on a funeral cot.  “When the Lord saw her, He felt very sorry for her and said, ‘Don’t cry.’ “  In my Bible’s sidebar this morning, I read what Max wrote:

“Jesus turned his attention to the dead boy.  ‘Young man,’ His voice was calm, ‘come back to life again.’ … Jesus must have smiled as the two embraced … Jesus gave the woman much more than her son.  He gave her a secret – a whisper that was overheard by us.  ‘That,’ He said, pointing at the funeral cot, ‘that is fantasy.  THIS,’ He grinned, putting an arm around the boy, ‘THIS is reality.’”

Only God could show us that truth – that He is Lord over even death; that this world is not our home; that He desires us to live with Him forever; that He loves us more than we even love ourselves. 

Father, thank You for opening my eyes the way You did her eyes.  Thank You for showing me that all this isn’t just history.  You amaze me every day with new revelations about Yourself and about my relationship with You and with others.  Keep doing it, Father.  I want to know You more.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford