Inviting Jesus: Healing, Hope, and Transformation

Devotional

Day 1: A Sincere Invitation Draws Jesus In

Jairus' story teaches us the power of a sincere and heartfelt invitation to Jesus. When Jairus, a synagogue leader, approached Jesus with a desperate plea to heal his dying daughter, Jesus responded immediately. This shows that Jesus is always ready to respond to a genuine and earnest heart. We don't need to wait for a crisis to invite Jesus into our lives. A tender heart that earnestly seeks Him will always find Him ready to respond. Jesus is drawn to sincerity and authenticity, and He desires to be a part of our lives, not just in times of need but in every moment.

In our daily lives, we often feel the need to present ourselves as perfect and put together. However, Jesus is not looking for perfection; He is looking for sincerity. He wants us to come to Him with our true selves, free from pretense. When we invite Jesus into our lives with a sincere heart, we open the door for Him to work miracles and bring transformation. Let us approach Jesus with a genuine and heartfelt invitation, knowing that He is always ready to respond to our sincere pleas. [13:07]

Mark 5:22-23 (ESV): "Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet and implored him earnestly, saying, 'My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.'"

Reflection: Think about an area in your life where you need Jesus' intervention. Can you invite Him into that situation with a sincere and earnest heart today?

Day 2: Walking with Jesus Through Delays

Jairus experienced a significant delay when Jesus stopped to heal a woman with an issue of blood. Despite the interruption and the subsequent bad news of his daughter's death, Jairus chose to continue walking with Jesus. This teaches us the importance of walking with Jesus even when we face delays or disappointments. God's timing may not always align with our expectations, but walking with Jesus ensures that we are on the path to our miracle.

In our lives, we often encounter delays and setbacks that test our faith. It is during these times that we must choose to continue walking with Jesus, trusting that His timing is perfect. Even when we don't understand why things are happening the way they are, we can have confidence that Jesus is with us, guiding us through the journey. Let us remain steadfast in our faith, knowing that walking with Jesus will lead us to the fulfillment of His promises. [21:27]

Isaiah 40:31 (ESV): "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."

Reflection: Reflect on a time when you faced a delay or disappointment. How did you respond? How can you choose to continue walking with Jesus in your current situation?

Day 3: Jesus in Every Room of Our Lives

Jesus desires to enter every part of our lives, not just the presentable areas. He wants access to the hidden, messy, and shameful parts to bring healing and restoration. By allowing Jesus into these areas, we experience His transformative power, turning our deepest pains into testimonies of His grace. Jesus is not deterred by the messiness of our lives; He wants to bring life and restoration to every room.

We often try to hide the messy and shameful parts of our lives from others and even from Jesus. However, Jesus wants to enter these areas and bring His healing touch. When we allow Jesus into the hidden parts of our lives, we open ourselves to His transformative power. He can turn our deepest pains into testimonies of His grace and love. Let us invite Jesus into every room of our lives, trusting that He will bring healing and restoration. [28:18]

Psalm 139:23-24 (ESV): "Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!"

Reflection: What is one hidden or messy area of your life that you have been keeping from Jesus? How can you invite Him into that area today to bring healing and restoration?

Day 4: Faith in the Face of Death

When Jairus' daughter was declared dead, Jesus proclaimed that she was only asleep and brought her back to life. This demonstrates that with Jesus, even the most hopeless situations can be turned around. Our faith in Jesus should remain steadfast, knowing that He has the power to bring life out of death. Jesus' authority extends even over death, and He can bring hope and restoration to the most desperate circumstances.

In our lives, we may face situations that seem hopeless and beyond repair. However, Jesus has the power to bring life out of death. He can turn our most desperate circumstances into opportunities for His glory. Our faith in Jesus should remain unwavering, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. Let us trust in Jesus' authority and power, knowing that He can bring hope and restoration to any situation. [29:33]

John 11:25-26 (ESV): "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?'"

Reflection: Think of a situation in your life that feels hopeless. How can you place your faith in Jesus' power to bring life and restoration to that situation today?

Day 5: Jesus' Desire for Intimacy

Jesus wants to have an intimate relationship with us, symbolized by His desire to come into our homes and share a meal. This intimacy is not about our outward cleanliness or perfection but about our willingness to let Him into our lives as they are. Jesus stands at the door and knocks, waiting for us to invite Him in to bring healing, peace, and joy. He desires a close and personal relationship with each of us.

In our pursuit of intimacy with Jesus, we must remember that He is not looking for perfection. He wants us to come to Him as we are, with all our flaws and imperfections. Jesus desires to be a part of our daily lives, sharing in our joys and sorrows. When we invite Him into our lives, we experience His healing, peace, and joy. Let us open the door to Jesus, allowing Him to enter and transform our lives with His love and grace. [31:03]

Revelation 3:20 (ESV): "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me."

Reflection: How can you create space in your daily life to cultivate a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus? What steps can you take today to invite Him into your everyday moments?

Sermon Summary

### Summary

This morning, we gathered with anticipation, believing that today could be someone's miracle. We delved into the story of Jairus from Mark 5, a synagogue leader who sought Jesus to heal his dying daughter. Despite an interruption where Jesus healed a woman with an issue of blood, Jairus' faith was tested when he received news of his daughter's death. Jesus, however, reassured him to "not be afraid, only believe." Jesus then went to Jairus' house, took the girl by the hand, and brought her back to life, demonstrating His authority over death.

The central theme is that Jesus desires to come into our homes and lives, not just to visit but to bring healing, hope, and transformation. Jesus is not deterred by the messiness of our lives; He wants to enter every room, even the hidden and shameful parts, to bring life and restoration. We are encouraged to extend a sincere invitation to Jesus, allowing Him to walk with us through our pain and confusion. By doing so, we open ourselves to the miracles that come from walking with Jesus daily.

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Key Takeaways

1. Sincere Invitation: Jesus responds to an earnest and heartfelt invitation. Jairus' desperate plea for Jesus to come to his house was met with immediate action. This teaches us that a sincere heart, free from pretense, draws Jesus in. We don't need to wait for a crisis to invite Jesus into our lives; a tender heart that earnestly seeks Him will always find Him ready to respond. [13:07]
2. Walking with Jesus: When faced with delays or disappointments, continue to walk with Jesus. Jairus experienced a delay when Jesus stopped to heal another woman, but he chose to keep walking with Jesus despite the bad news. This illustrates that even when we don't understand God's timing, walking with Jesus ensures that we are on the path to our miracle. [21:27]
3. Jesus in Every Room: Jesus wants access to every part of our lives, not just the presentable areas. He desires to enter the hidden, messy, and shameful parts to bring healing and restoration. By allowing Jesus into these areas, we experience His transformative power, turning our deepest pains into testimonies of His grace. [28:18]
4. Faith in the Face of Death: Jesus' authority extends even over death. When Jairus' daughter was declared dead, Jesus proclaimed that she was only asleep and brought her back to life. This demonstrates that with Jesus, even the most hopeless situations can be turned around. Our faith in Jesus should remain steadfast, knowing that He has the power to bring life out of death. [29:33]
5. Jesus' Desire for Intimacy: Jesus wants to have an intimate relationship with us, symbolized by His desire to come into our homes and share a meal. This intimacy is not about our outward cleanliness or perfection but about our willingness to let Him into our lives as they are. Jesus stands at the door and knocks, waiting for us to invite Him in to bring healing, peace, and joy. [31:03]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[01:22] - Introduction and Personal Story
[02:49] - Jairus' Desperate Plea
[04:02] - The Interruption and Delay
[05:20] - Jesus' Authority Over Death
[06:40] - Jesus, the Homebody
[07:54] - Jesus Wants to Come to Your House
[09:07] - Stress Cleaning and Jesus' Invitation
[10:28] - Jesus Doesn't Care About the Mess
[11:44] - Sincere Invitation to Jesus
[13:07] - Desperation and Sincere Heart
[14:35] - Jairus' Desperation and Jesus' Response
[15:56] - Keeping a Tender Heart
[17:10] - Jesus Responds to Sincerity
[18:35] - Walking the Road Home with Jesus
[20:01] - Believing and Walking with Jesus
[21:27] - Walking with Jesus Through Pain
[22:55] - Jesus, the God of Your Story
[24:15] - Letting Jesus into Hidden Spaces
[25:36] - Jesus Enters Every Room
[26:55] - Jesus' Intimate Healing
[28:18] - Jesus in the Hidden Parts
[29:33] - Jesus' Authority Over Death
[31:03] - Jesus' Desire for Intimacy
[32:32] - Invitation to Accept Jesus
[34:10] - Prayer and Closing

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

What was Jairus' position in the community, and how did he approach Jesus for help? ([02:49])
How did Jesus respond to the news of Jairus' daughter's death? ([04:02])
What did Jesus do when He arrived at Jairus' house, and how did He interact with the mourners? ([05:20])
According to Revelation 3:20, what does Jesus promise to do if someone opens the door to Him?

Interpretation Questions

What does Jairus' desperate plea to Jesus reveal about his faith and understanding of Jesus' power? ([13:07])
How does Jesus' willingness to enter Jairus' house and heal his daughter illustrate His desire for intimacy and involvement in our lives? ([06:40])
What is the significance of Jesus telling Jairus to "not be afraid, only believe" in the face of his daughter's death? ([04:02])
How does Revelation 3:20 reflect Jesus' desire to be part of our daily lives and bring transformation?

Application Questions

Sincere Invitation: Reflect on a time when you earnestly sought Jesus' help. How did you approach Him, and what was the outcome? How can you cultivate a heart that earnestly seeks Jesus daily, not just in times of crisis? ([13:07])
Walking with Jesus: Have you ever experienced delays or disappointments while waiting for God's intervention? How did you continue to walk with Jesus during those times? What can you do to strengthen your faith when God's timing doesn't align with your expectations? ([21:27])
Jesus in Every Room: Are there areas of your life that you have not fully surrendered to Jesus? What steps can you take to allow Jesus into the hidden, messy, and shameful parts of your life? ([28:18])
Faith in the Face of Death: How does the story of Jairus' daughter challenge your understanding of Jesus' power over seemingly hopeless situations? Can you recall a situation where your faith was tested, and how did you respond? ([29:33])
Jesus' Desire for Intimacy: Jesus wants to have an intimate relationship with us, symbolized by His desire to come into our homes and share a meal. How can you create space in your daily life to foster this intimacy with Jesus? ([31:03])
Tender Heart: How can you maintain a tender heart towards God and others, especially when faced with ongoing challenges or disappointments? What practical steps can you take to keep your heart soft and responsive to Jesus? ([15:56])
Miracles in Daily Walk: Reflect on the statement, "If you walk with Jesus long enough, you're going to walk into a miracle." How can you stay committed to walking with Jesus daily, even when you don't see immediate results? ([21:27])

Sermon Clips

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "Whether you've been at church for decades or whether you're coming back for the first time after years, this could be the day and this could be the morning. So we believe that for you. And if you're just needing a touch from God, I want to encourage you, it does not take much. He loves even just a little bit of faith. Just lean in just a little bit and say, okay, God, what do you have for me? Because this could be the day." [01:22](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "Jesus wants to come to your house and he wants to come to it as it is. You don't have to put up pretense. You don't have to put up walls. You don't have to make excuses. Jesus wants to come to your home, not just to hang out with you, not just to get to know you, but to bring hope and to bring healing and to bring peace and to bring joy and to bring alignment to the areas of." [10:28](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "Jesus does not care about the milk. He does not care what your house looks like. Does not care how dirty it is. He does not care what's going on in the bathroom. He doesn't care the last time you cleaned up or if it's tidy enough, Jesus wants to come to your house and he wants to come to it as it is." [09:07](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "Jesus wants to come to your house and wake you up out of your sleepiness and wake you up out of the dullness and the numbness. And oh, we know how, oh, Jesus comes to my house all the time. Yeah. Oh yeah. He's welcome. We watch the chosen every Sunday night because church just isn't enough because we're so godly. So we watch the chosen and we pray, we pray for those meals and I make my kids read the Bible. Gosh, darn it. And they, Jesus is welcome in my house." [10:28](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "Revelation 3 says this, behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come into him and eat with him. Jesus, he loves to eat. I will come into him and eat with him and he with me. I stand at the door and knock. I'm just waiting for someone to answer. Is there anyone, any person, not any righteous pastor, not any really holy person that really memorized the Bible, anybody? Would anybody answer?" [31:03](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

### Quotes for Members

1. "But how many of you know that in death, it's not the end for Jesus? And even in Jesus' death, in Lazarus' death, he proves to us again and again that it's not the end. And even when there's delays in our life, there is purpose to the delays when you're walking with Jesus. Jesus has purpose to everything he does. He says that he does not delay. He does not delay. He does not delay. He does not delay. He does not do anything that the Father did not tell him to do. So when it feels like, man, I'm waiting around, he doesn't see me, you know, he sees you. There is purpose in the delay if you keep believing and you keep walking with Jesus." [04:02](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "You believe and you walk with Jesus. And you see other people getting healed and you didn't get your miracle. That's okay. You just believe and you walk with Jesus and you're hurt and you have grief and no one understands. And that's okay. You just believe and you walk with Jesus or you're dealing with things in your marriage that are not getting solved. You just believe and you walk with Jesus and your kids are not following the Lord and you have prayed and you have prayed. You believe and you walk with Jesus. You just believe and you walk with Jesus." [21:27](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "Jesus can't say no to a soft heart. He responds to a sincere invitation. And I need more than anything. I need Jesus to come to my house. So if Jesus responds to a soft heart, then Lord, give me a soft heart. Give me a tender heart. I need you to come to my house. I need you to come touch my heart. I need you to come touch my heart. I need you to come touch my heart. I need you to come to my daughter. I need you to come lay hands on my girl and say, get up and walk." [17:10](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "There is no hurt too big. There is no disappointment too large. There is no grief so deep that Jesus does not want to take you by the hand and walk with you through that thing. Let. Him walk with you. Let him write your story. Let him show you miracle and provision by saying yes to him this morning." [24:15](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "Jesus looks inside the door and sees the things in our hearts, in our lives that we think are too detestable for him. The sin and the shame and the hidden pain and the grief and the hurt and the addiction and the brokenness. And he says, that? That's what you've been hiding all along? Oh my gosh. I'm not scared of that thing. Let me grab that thing by the hand. I make unclean things clean all the time. Talitha Coombe, get up and walk to those dreams, to that sickness, to those desires in your heart that you're like, no, it's too much. Jesus, this is too much for you. You can't handle this. Jesus says, oh, I will touch that thing. I will touch it right now. And I will breathe life into the areas that you did not know I could breathe life onto." [29:33](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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