As you are reading today's scripture, you might be remembering that you have some important things to do today. If you are reading in the morning, you probably have some plans for the day. In fact, some of your goals really do need to be accomplished today. If you are reading in the evening, you likely have made some important plans for tomorrow.

Wherever you find yourself now, you are heading somewhere, with something to do or someone to see.

What a story for us to be reading! As important as our plans are, my hunch is that they are not as critical as raising someone's child from the dead. That's pretty critical.

Yet, on the way to this important ministry, Jesus is stopped. He is delayed. "Who does she think she is?" "Doesn't she know I have important things to do?" These are not the thoughts that are in the mind of Jesus.

For the person of low status, Jesus has words of encouragement. For the one who interrupts, He makes time.

How about you? It's a safe bet that your plans will be interrupted by people very soon. How will you respond?