Breakfast: Greater Things are Yet to Come!

Good morning, and welcome to Week 5 of our united day of prayer and fasting! As you probably know, Adam suffered a setback, yesterday. First, he was moved back to ICU, then he underwent another surgery (more on Amy's blog). Although it is discouraging, it is not a reason to give up hope.

The Gospel writer, Luke, tells us that even death can be overcome by Jesus.

Luke 8: 40-55

40Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. 41Then a man named Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, came and fell at Jesus' feet, pleading with him to come to his house 42because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying. 

As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. 43And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. 44She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. 

45"Who touched me?" Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, "Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you." 

46But Jesus said, "Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me." 

47Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. 48Then he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace." 

49While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. "Your daughter is dead," he said. "Don't bother the teacher any more." 

50Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, "Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed." 

51When he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John and James, and the child's father and mother. 52Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning for her. "Stop wailing," Jesus said. "She is not dead but asleep." 

53They laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. 54But he took her by the hand and said, "My child, get up!" 55Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat.

I am looking forward to that day when they give Adam something to eat!

Pray

• As Amy requested, pray that Adam's body will be strengthened so that it can fight against infections.
• Pray for Amy. Pray that her faith will remain strong. Pray that Jesus will comfort her, just as He comforted Jairus.
• Pray that God will guide the doctors and nurses as they care for Adam.
• Pray that God would encourage us all, for greater things are yet to come!