Book excerpt: Jairus's daughter was very sick. He heard that Jesus was coming to preach by the lake. He traveled down to the lake in hopes of actually speaking withe Jesus and his disciples. Jesus told him that he would come and see his daughter. On the way there, a huge crowd of people began to follow Jesus and his disciples. This slowed Jesus and his disciples down and Jairus became worried. Some messengers came and told Jairus that it was too late, his daughter was dead. Jairus collapsed at Jesus' feet. What happens? Does Jesus heal Jairus's daughter? Was it too late? What does Jesus tell Jairus? Read on and find out for yourself!!!