He desperately puts his life and the life of His daughter into Jesus hands. If would be so good for us if we could learn to do this before we get to the point of desperation. There s an unwritten code that Armenian parents abide by - we re always working so that our children will have a better start and position in life than we had. We make all kinds of plans for them - about schooling and the experiences they ll have growing up. We set aside money for college and the future.
Families are dysfunctional.
Parents and kids can t seem to communicate with each other. Parents can t seem to communicate with parents. Trying to control their lives. We need to trust God and let go of trying to control them and us. Jarius comes to Jesus and asks for help.