No Faith

Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping. And they ridiculed Him, knowing that she was dead. 

Luke 8:52-53

Some have no faith in Christ. Our text describes the expression of that. When Christ arrived at the home of Jairus, He said to the mourners, ‘Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping.’ The hearers ‘ridiculed Him, knowing that she was dead.’ There was nothing wrong with their human logic. The girl was dead and to the human mind that is very different from sleeping. To them, Christ’s statement was patently ridiculous and they responded appropriately. They had no faith in Christ and said so. We are all naturally inclined to unbelief. It is only a clear sight of Christ which changes our unbelief to faith. We read His word and at times struggle with some of His promises. We often find ourselves crying, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.’ These people had no faith and ridiculed Him. We have some faith and need that faith increased. A clear sight of Christ, of His Person and His work will cure our natural unbelief. Then, His promises shine before us. We receive His word and believe. 

Our Gracious Master and our God, 
we believe You, and in You. 
We praise You that You prove Yourself  
worthy of our faith on every occasion. 

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning