Tuesday, 17th September

Luke 7:11–17

Soon afterwards Jesus went to a town called
Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. As he approached the
gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother's
only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town.
When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, "Do not
weep." Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood
still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, rise!" The dead man sat
up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized all of
them; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has risen among
us!" and "God has looked favourably on his people!" This word
about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.

Reflection

Can I ask God to help me to see how he is
at work, bringing life even in seemingly impossible circumstances?

Am I prepared to act in a new way in
difficult situations? How?