The Little Girl Wakes Up

A man named Jairus ran up to Jesus and fell at His feet. Jairus was an important leader, but right now he was just a scared dad.

'Please, Jesus!' he begged. 'My little girl is SO sick! She's only twelve years old! Please come heal her!'

Jesus started walking to Jairus's house. But there were crowds everywhere, and they kept slowing Jesus down.

Then some people came from Jairus's house with terrible news.

'Don't bother Jesus anymore,' they said sadly. 'Your daughter... she died.'

Jairus's heart broke. He was too late.

But Jesus looked at him. 'Don't be afraid. Just believe.'

They kept walking to the house. When they arrived, people were crying and making a huge commotion.

Jesus said, 'Why are you crying? The girl isn't dead—she's just sleeping.'

The people LAUGHED at Jesus. They knew she was dead!

Jesus put everyone outside except the girl's parents and three disciples. He went into the room where the little girl lay still and cold.

Jesus took her hand. He said gently, 'Talitha koum.' That means, 'Little girl, I say to you—get up!'

Immediately, the girl opened her eyes. She stood up! She started walking around!

Her parents were SHOCKED. Their little girl was ALIVE!

Jesus smiled. 'She's probably hungry. Give her something to eat.'

Jesus has power over sickness AND death. Nothing is too hard for Him. Even when things seem impossible, don't be afraid—just believe!