07 13 Luke 7.11-17 Young and old alike, death touches us all. Not only will we each someday succumb to the grip of death, in the meantime those around us who do leave us in the icy grip of grief. Our passage today shows us that Jesus has the power over death and the grave by raising the son of a widow. This act shows us that He also has power over spiritual death. Only He can give both physical and spiritual life. Those who witnessed this miracle gave God praise, but they failed to recognize Jesus for who He really is – God’s Son – God Himself. Our response is twofold. The first is to give God praise because He deserves it. The second is to accept His gift of life by believing in His Son for salvation. How have you responded?