Luke 7:11

Luke 7:11 says, And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.  The day after Jesus healed the centurion's son, He went to a city called Nain, and many people followed Him.  We need to follow Jesus where He leads us today, even if we now just follow spiritually and not physically.  Verse twelve adds, Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.  When Jesus came into the city, a dead man was being carried out.  The man had been the only son of his widowed mother, who would have been dependent on him to provide for her.  We could think that it turned out fortunate that Jesus was there that day, but I believe He was there because His heavenly Father sent Him there.  When we are in need today, and that need is met, we as Christians cannot think that it was anything less that God providing for our need.  Verse thirteen continues, And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.  When Jesus saw the mother in her sorrow, He had compassion on her and told her not to weep.  We need to realize that Jesus has compassion on everyone today, especially those who are suffering from a great loss, and He still calls them to hear Him and weep no more.  Of course, for this to happen, we must accept Jesus for Who He is, the spiritual Redeemer of all who accept Him as their Savior and Lord.  Verse fourteen declares, And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.  Jesus went and touched the funeral bier, and those that carried stopped.  Then, Jesus said, 'Young man, I say unto thee, Arise,'  Jesus didn't even touch the young man physically, just as He doesn't have to touch us physically today to accomplish His will in our life.  Verse fifteen adds, And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.  The young man who was dead sat up and began to speak and was delivered to his mother.  When we who were spiritually dead are resurrected to everlasting spiritual life through faith in Jesus Christ, we need to begin speaking to others about what has happened, beginning with our family.  Verse sixteen states, And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.  The people there were in fear, believing that Jesus was a great prophet sent by God.  They still did not recognize Who Jesus really was.  Until we recognize Jesus Christ for Who He really is, we may be afraid when we see Him bring about something miraculous.  Verse seventeen adds, And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.  Jesus's fame spread throughout all Judea and the region around it, though it is said that it was a rumor and not the truth.  Until we accept Jesus Christ as our personal Savior and Lord, everything we hear about Him will be no more than a rumor.