Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live." Mark 5:22-23
Jesus will respond to any who reach out to Him.
If there were any about which He might have had second thoughts, my guess is it would have been the religious leaders. He shared many harsh words with them regarding their legalistic approach to the law and their complete lack of grace. Yet here He was, faced with a synagogue leader pleading for His help.
What would most of us do? This man was "one of them." This situation provided an opportunity to put him in his place - to treat him how he might have treated others. But Jesus revealed His true nature. He responded as His Father would - with love, compassion, and grace.
Lord, we all deserve to be shunned by You, but You will never forsake those who cry out to You. I have little patience with those who treat me poorly. Help me to reflect Your heart. Fill me with Your compassion.