The most conclusive miracles worked by Our Lord were the three restorations of the dead to life. These were not more difficult to the supreme power of God than the cure of diseases, but they impressed men more, as being less susceptible of natural explanation, and more unusual events. The first was the ruler s daughter (Matt, ix.) ; she was twelve years of age and was only just dead. The father, with extraordinary faith, besought Our Lord to restore her to life. Jesus, who refused nothing to those who asked, went to the house, ordered the multitudes to be silenced and put out from the chamber, and, in the presence of a few witnesses, took the maiden by the hand and bade her arise. The fame of this miracle spread rapidly over the whole country, and directed the attention of all towards Jesus. This represents the spiritual restoration of those who have been innocent, who have sinned less grievously, who have not remained long in their sins, but have had recourse at once to God. They are restored quickly, and easily, and quietly to the life of grace. If you unfortunately should fall into sin, do not delay to repent while it is yet easy, before the habit of sin has been established, and before you have hardened in the coldness and rigidity of spiritual death. Do not be discouraged, but call at once on Jesus with vivid faith. Continue Reading.
