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Grief is defined as deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death. In this story a widow is grieving because her only son has died. Mary watches Jesus move toward the woman and meet the needs of her heart. In this instance, Jesus chose to heal her only son—giving her most precious gift back to her. He may not always choose to do this, but we can always rely on His abiding presence in every circumstance, even in the most painful grief.
11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.”
14 Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” 15 The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
16 They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.” 17 This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.
Only God can give breath to the dead. Meditate on the truth that Jesus is God. He can and did raise the dead to life, not only for this man, but three times throughout His ministry. Not only is He powerful, but He is compassionate and full of gentleness and comfort.
Consider Jesus.
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