Dead or Alive

N.T.#527 "Dead or Alive"

April 11, 2025 

Luke 7-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

They found the servant whole that had been sick. (verse 10) The centurion felt so unworthy to go to Jesus himself, so he sent friends to ask Jesus to heal his servant. The centurion spoke to Jesus, "Just say the word and he will be healed." And it was so. When the others returned to the house where the servant was dying, they found him healed. Jesus had not found so great a faith in Israel. 

To have the Savior say that about us. Wow! I want great faith but have failed too often.  

Isn't that what we want to hear, "Enter into your rest, good and faithful servant."

His grace and mercy continue to prevail. That is good news for us.

LET IT GROW

Then the next day, Jesus and His disciples traveled to a small town or village of about 200, called Nain. When they got there, a funeral procession was taking him to be buried. The dead man was the only son of a weeping widow.

What happened next?

• Jesus had compassion on her and said, "Weep not." (verse 13)
• Jesus touched the coffin.
• Those carrying the coffin stood still.
• Jesus said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.  (verse 14)
• The dead man sat up and began to speak. 
• They delivered the alive man to his mother. (verse 15)
• There came a fear on all.

They glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited His people. (verse 16)

To have been there and seen the look on the people's faces-priceless. To  experience a dead man raised alive! For the widow to have her son back alive and well. 

For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; 

If we endure, we will also reign with Him;

If we deny Him, He also will deny us;

If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. (2 Timothy 2:11-13)

Have we great faith as the centurion or a dead faith that needs to be made alive by Jesus as the dead young man?

Are you spiritually dead or alive?

LET IT GO

Times are hard, Lord Jesus. Fill us with faith overflowing and love reaching to others who need it.

Please forgive us of our failures. Use us in Your kingdom work today.

Bless all who read this with Your Spirit of encouragement.