Stop Wailing

Luke 8:52
52Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning for her. "Stop wailing," Jesus said. "She is not dead but asleep."

A woman who had fallen at Jesus' feet in desperation just wanted her daughter to be healed of her sickness. Before Jesus could reach the woman's daughter someone came to report the woman's daughter had died. But Jesus had already declared the little girl healed. Hmmm. Jesus said, "just believe and she will be healed." So no matter what it looked like, Jesus declared victory. Everyone at the house was wailing. But Jesus said to stop because the little girl was not dead just asleep. Like Lazarus, Jesus raised the young girl. It took a lot of faith to believe that someone who appeared defeated actually had victory. But healing comes in different ways. Jesus sometimes allows things to get to the point of no return and then He shows up. Why? Because He wants everyone to know that it is through His power that victory takes place. When Jesus works a miracle, no one else can dare get the glory.  What does it mean to wail? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines wail as 1)weep, 2)making a sound as a mournful cry 3)complain. Everyone in the house thought hope was lost. They all wailed. Now in regards to the death of loved ones, this is normal. In regards to death of situations, this too is normal. But! Yes, there is a but. If Jesus has told you that you have victory over a sickness or situation, then no matter what it looks like, believe it and stop wailing or complaining. If Jesus said, something is yours, then it's only a matter of time before He manifests it. How strong is your faith? Is your faith strong enough for you to stop wailing? Will you be like everyone else in the house of Jairus who wailed for the girl though Jesus said twice that the young girl was healed? Stop wailing and walk in victory!

P.S. Please note that in Friday's personal testimony I meant to reference Isaiah 55:11. Reading for yourself will always help you.  PLEASE NOTE: I will be at Books-A-Million in Columbia, MD on Saturday, July 28th from 3-5pm for a book signing so put it on your calendar! If you've bought your book but don't have it signed come out! If you haven't bought your book, come out! If you bought your book and have it signed but know someone else who would enjoy one, come out! I look forward to seeing ALL of you!