7:11,12
There are some similarities between this incident and Elijah healing a widow’s son (1 Kings 17:17-24). As usual, Jesus was followed by His disciples and a great crowd. Despite being followed by crowds, Jesus had time for individuals. Indeed, this is a recurring feature in the gospel accounts, and a pattern that we too should follow if we ever become famous!
The man who had died was the “only son of his mother, and she was a widow”. The widow would now be in very serious financial trouble.
7:13
The Lord had compassion on her. People often make the point that many of the miracles functioned as signs, indicating something about Jesus and His ministry. This is true, but we should also note that Jesus had compassion. He acted because He cared for the people. Peter says in 1 Peter 5:7 that the Lord cares for us, Peter had seen the genuine care of Jesus in action. “Don’t cry”, this was not mere words, for Jesus’ care was effective care. He could and would do something about it. This is the Lord whom we follow and have believed in.
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