Dead Man Walking

Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out--the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, "Don't cry." Then he went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. He said, "Young man, I say to you, get up!" The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. They were all filled with awe and praised God.
Luke 7:11-16

it always amazes me how God's Word is alive and active. on saturday i was getting ready to attend a funeral, and read this passage. i'm sure that i've read it before, but this time it jumped out at me. i didn't remember Jesus walking up to a coffin and requesting the young man to get up. i can only imagine what would happen in today's times, if some man would ask the funeral processional to stop. he would continue by speaking with the widow, trying to offer comfort and support. then we would walk over to the hearse, open the door and speak to the dead person. and that is not the odd part: the dead guy sits up, and gets out of the coffin. truly Jesus is a man of power and compassion.

Holy Jesus,
i pray for You to enter into my life. i praise You for being full of compassion and power. thank You for caring for this widow. may You care for the Reid family with Your comfort and support. let them all rest in Your Presence as the continue to greive the loss of the dad, husband, son, and friend. use my hands and voice to display Your compassion.
In Jesus's Name ~ Amen!

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