Luke 8:51
Jesus makes no sense to us sometimes. We would think He would want anyone and everyone in the house. But, we have to stop ourselves and look at the context. Remember the unbelieving servant that came to Jairus and told him not to bother Jesus? This individual was left outside. And Jesus took only the disciples closest to Him in many such cases.
Why? Jesus didn’t do miracles for purposes of popularity. He did them for belief. He didn’t want a crowd of fickle ‘followers’ that would leave Him when He asked too much. He was after a group of dedicated disciples that would be loyal, even to death.
Heavenly Father, help us to remember that only when we are faithful in the little things do You allow us to be involved with the big things. We will praise You for Your great wisdom! Jesus always did exactly the right thing. Your power and intelligence is perfectly manifested in him. Thank You for Christ! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.