He said to them, “Make room, for the girl is not dead, but sleeping.” And they ridiculed Him. But when the crowd was put outside, He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. Matthew 9:24-25

 

While Jesus was speaking to a crowd, a ruler came and asked Jesus to bring his daughter back to life. So Jesus and His disciples followed the man to his house. Upon arrival we see in verse 23 that flute players were in the room, mourning the loss of this girl. In everyone’s mind, she was dead. Jesus saw things differently!

 

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. John 11:25

 

Jesus is not only in the healing business, but has the ability and power to bring the dead, back to life. If you were to evaluate your life, would you say  you are spiritually alive in Christ, or do you see areas of your life that have died off to your spiritual health? Jesus wants every area of your life to be alive and well in Him! Anything that is spiritually dead in your life is a weighted burden and you cannot please God.

 

Today, evaluate your life and see what areas need to be spiritually awakened from the death of sin. Ask God to sift your heart, and make aware those areas that are not pleasing to Him. Once in view, confess and repent, turning completely away from those sinful thoughts and behaviors. As a child of God, you are spiritually alive in Him, don’t allow any area of your life to carry the weight of sin. Walk in newness of life in Christ, the freedom He provides you today! God bless!