Boy died.
His mom prayed.
Boy came back to life.
That’s almost precisely what was written on high schooler John Smith’s medical paper.
Not back in Jesus’ time. (But maybe I don’t need to clarify that…”John Smith” doesn’t have the most biblical-ring to it, does it?)
Note: That sort of thing did happen in Jesus’ time of walking on the earth, and you can read about it more in Mark 5. It’s awesome.
But, yeah, this John Smith story was 4 years ago. In 2015.
John Smith is now alive and is living for Jesus.
But, in 2015, he was dead for 45 minutes.
And Jesus, who heard the prayers of one dedicated mother, brought the boy back to life.
It’s so cool to see a movie about modern-day miracles come out on THE MOST miraculous anniversary of all: the weekend we celebrate what we, as followers of the Way/Jesus Christ, base our faith on:
The resurrection of the Savior of the world
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah indeed.
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people, and His incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength He exerted when He raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
Ephesians 1:18-21
Go see Breakthrough if it’s playing near you. It’s a vital reminder of the preciousness of life and the power of Jesus and prayer.
Oh, and maybe bring Kleenex.
I’m thankful to serve and celebrate a miracle-working Savior who rose from the grave, just like He said He would. (Mark 8:31)
How about you?
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