Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 8:49

"While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue`s [house], saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher." — Luke 8:49 (ASV)

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

Be resigned, and say, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, and do not expect the blessing back again.

Do as David did. While the child was still alive, he fasted and prayed, saying, “Perhaps, God will spare him,” but when the child was dead, he fasted no more. Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

Ah! But this man knew that He who can stay the soul at the gates of death can also Bring it back from the gates of death if He wills.

He who can get it from the paw of the lion can also get it from the jaw of the bear.

He can deliver His people at all times and in all seasons, and even Death is a conquered foe.