"They laughed at him, knowing that she was dead." (Luke 8:53, NIV)
We know how the story ends. We know that the girl is raised up by Jesus. We know that the laughter was undeserved. So, we, or maybe it's just me, stand in judgment of these people for their laughter.
Yet, how many promises in Scripture do I fail to believe and take literally? Why do I get caught up in stressing about things over which I have no control? Why do I fail to trust that God loves me and is watching out for my well being? Why am I hesitant to step out in faith when I am prompted to do something? Why do I remain in fear when Jesus commands me to fear not?
By not taking the commands and promises seriously, there is a sense that I am laughing at Jesus. I don't like it or want to do it, but it is true; I have to own it. I fall back on the prayer of the father in Mark 9:24, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24, NIV)
When I get to Heaven, I wonder if I will have a sense of how many opportunities to excercise faith I missed. I won't be laughing then.
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