Luke 7:11-17

Grief was so palpable,

in Nain that painful day,

Death was boldly mocking,

no more prayers left to pray.

Then King Jesus showed up,

he saw the mother's eyes,

His heart, tenderly stirred,

his calm words spoke, “Don't cry."

Then to the cold, dead son,

the Savior did steadily walk,

His loving hand touched the bier,

the shocked bearers had to halt.

His sure words to the boy,

observed by those so near,

"Young man, I say. . .'Get up!'"

said firmly, so very clear.

Then overwhelmed by Jesus' presence,

overcome by His unstoppable power,

the dead son raised to life,

to Jesus Death did cower.

And given back to his mother,

was this "only son,"

by the only Son of the Father,

Israel's promised One.

Then the crowd "filled with awe,"

and all to God gave praise,

"God's come to help His people,"

proved by the dead He did raise.

And this is who Jesus still is,

and this is what Jesus still does,

He gives mothers back their dead,

it's what His Word truly says.

So, burdened mother, don't give up,

sweet Jesus sees your tears,

your grief He always feels,

your prayers He always hears.

At just the ordained moment,

though all might now seem lost,

He will bring life into death,

since on the cross He paid the cost.

To your dear son He will speak,

your precious daughter He will touch,

keep believing this as sure,

though the suffering seems too much.

And though the praise within is lost,

and though Doubt demands its due,

God's true Word you keep on trusting,

for death He resurrects, and life makes new!

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