When Jesus walked into Jairus’ home to raise the girl from the dead, He brought only three disciples: Peter, James, and John.

Their names reveal a message.

Peter (Πέτρος): “stone”
James (Ἰάκωβος): related to “supplanter,” one who replaces
John (Ἰωάννης): “God is gracious”

Put together, they reveal what Jesus came to do:
The stone (law) has been replaced (supplanted) by God’s grace.

Paul writes:

“…for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
2 Corinthians 3:6

Under the law, the woman with the issue of blood should never have touched Jesus.
Under grace, she was healed the moment she did.

Under the law, no one should have approached a dead body.
Under grace, Jesus held the girl’s hand and raised her.

Grace doesn’t lower God’s standards.
It lifts you into His presence.
It doesn’t demand perfection; it brings a Savior who is perfect.

And when grace replaces the law in your heart, fear gives way to confidence, and striving gives way to rest.

Grace doesn’t ask you to climb higher; it brings God close enough to hold you.