Stay In Your Lane

Have you heard this expression “Stay in your lane”? This to me is selfish. If we stay in our own lane our focus is only on ourself. Stay in your lane (one lane at a time) only while driving!

What if Jesus stayed in his own lane?

Luke‬ ‭8:40-56 MSG‬‬

“On his return, Jesus was welcomed by a crowd. They were all there expecting him. A man came up, Jairus by name...He fell at Jesus’ feet and begged him to come to his home because his twelve-year-old daughter, his only child, was dying. Jesus went with him, making his way through the pushing, jostling crowd.” (V:40-42)

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“In the crowd that day there was a woman who for twelve years had been afflicted with hemorrhages... She touched the edge of Jesus’ robe. At that very moment her hemorrhaging stopped. Jesus said, “Who touched me?” When no one stepped forward, Peter said, “But Master, we’ve got crowds of people on our hands. Dozens have touched you.” (V:43-45)

“While he was still talking, someone from the leader’s house came up and told him, “Your daughter died. No need now to bother the Teacher.” (V:49)

Wow, Jesus stepped out of his lane! He was on the way to heal Jairus’ child (now presumably dead) to speak to a women who had faith for her own healing. Jesus took the time after he realized his garment had been touched! “Jesus said, “Daughter, you took a risk trusting me, and now you’re healed and whole. Live well, live blessed!” (V:4‬8‬) ‭

Meanwhile at Jairus’ home “Everyone was crying and carrying on over her. Jesus said, “Don’t cry. She didn’t die; she’s sleeping. Then Jesus, gripping her hand, called, “My dear child, get up.” She was up in an instant, up and breathing again!...”(V:52-56)

‭‭Two people in this one passage were healed! If Jesus would have stayed in his lane, the sick child would’ve been made well and it’s still a miracle. However, Jesus got out of his lane, healed the woman on the way to heal the child.

Another of my favorite where Jesus did not stay in his lane is when he saw Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10. Take some time to read this as well.

My prayer for you is as you are on your road to wherever, doing whatever, that you would not be afraid to get out of your lane or out of your comfort zone to be his hands and feet to those around you.

I am so grateful for those who have come alongside me when I needed it and that the extended their hand from their lane to mine!