Twelve is an important age
for Jewish children. It marks the time when they officially become young
people. Boys celebrate this at their Bar Mitzvah ceremony. The Lord Jesus has always
been interested in young people. Jairus’ daughter was about to begin her teens.
John the disciple was probably near the end of his teens when he first met the
Lord. Most people write off teenagers as awkward immature individuals – but the
Lord Jesus sees my value and potential however young or old I am.
