Raising the Dead

Today's gospel reading (Luke 7:11-17) reveals Jesus' power over death as he raises the widows only son to life on his way to burial. Clearly, this must be from the beginning of Christ's ministry as he does this out in the open among many witness who were so astonished to fear that they thought Jesus was a great prophet.

What's interesting about this is that throughout the gospels, whenever Jesus performs a miracle, usually he does it quietly (other than the raising of Lazarus) and he always tells the person he heals to be silent on the matter. For whatever reason, Jesus chose this moment to reveal the power he posesses, out of emapthy for the widow, but for the belief of those around him.

It's a remarkable passage that comes on the heels of another miracle from yesterday's gospel. How can we even begin to comprehend the amount of times and the undocumented healings that must've occured. It's astounding to even imagine what it must've been like.

Praise God!