October 14
2018
Who are you Surrounding Yourself With?
While He was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher.” But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.” When He came into the house, He permitted no one to go in except Peter, James, and John, and the father and mother of the girl. 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. But He put them all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Little girl, arise. “Then her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And He commanded that she be given something to eat. Luke 8:49-55
What I find interesting about this passage is who Jesus choose to surround Himself with as He prepared to raise this girl from the dead.
It is clear that he permitted only Peter, James, John and the girls’ parents.
The other, those that ridiculed, mourned and wept, were put out.
Jesus understood that the presence of unbelief hinders the miracle.
In Matthew 13:58 we read: “Now He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.” In this case Jesus removed those who did not believe from the house and carried on.
What miracle are you believing for today?
Who are you surrounding yourself with?
Your miracle may be delayed by the unbelief of those you surround yourself with.
Perhaps it is time to get into the Presence of the Lord on your own, close the door behind you and believe for that miracle on your own or with those few people who are on onside.
Everyone doesn’t need to know everything about what you are believing for.
Learn to pick and choose wisely who you are sharing with and who you are believing with.