Luke 8:42

Jesus is passing through the crowd to the house of Jairus, to raise the ruler’s dead daughter; but he is so abundant in goodness that he works another miracle while on the road. While this rod of Aaron still bears the blossom of an unaccomplished wonder, it yields the ripe almonds of a perfect work of mercy.

It is enough for us, if we have one particular purpose, to go immediately and accomplish it; it would be imprudent to expend our energies along the way. Hastening to the rescue of a drowning friend, we cannot afford to exhaust our strength on another in similar danger. It is enough for a tree to yield one sort of fruit, and for a man to fulfil his own specific calling.

But our Master knows no limit of power or boundary of mission. He is so abundant in grace, that like the sun which shines as it rolls forward in its orbit, his path is radiant with lovingkindness. He is a swift arrow of love, which not only reaches its intended target but perfumes the air through which it flies.

Virtue is always going out of Jesus, as sweet fragrances are released from flowers; and it will always be emanating from him, as water from a sparkling fountain. What delightful encouragement this truth offers us! If our Lord is so ready to heal the sick and bless the needy, then, my soul, do not be slow to place yourself in his path, that he may smile on you.

Do not be hesitant in asking, if he is so generous in giving. Pay close attention to his word now, and at all times, that Jesus may speak through it to your heart. Where he is to be found go there, that you may obtain his blessing. When he is present to heal, will he not heal you? But surely he is present even now, for he always comes to hearts which need him. And do you not need him? Ah, he knows how much! You Son of David, turn your eye and look upon the distress which is now before you, and make your supplicant whole.