In Mark, chapter 5 recounts a story of a man named Jairus. He was a synagogue ruler who had a 12 year old little girl that was very sick. He saw Jesus and fell at his feet and pleaded with him to heal her. Jesus agreed and off they went, side by side, to Jairus' house. On the way, some men came and told Jairus that his daughter was dead.
Stop right there. What would your reaction be? Can you feel the devestation in that father's heart? He was just a little to late. His miracle was on the way, but it wasn't in time. Can you imagine the pain of hearing those word, "your daughter is dead"?
Now, listen to what Jesus says. Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, "Do not be afraid; just believe." Mark 5:36
Oh the sweet words of Jesus. Let it settle in your heart. I know so many of you are struggling with unthinkable situations. Situations that seem hopeless and you are afraid. Don't let the fear overwhelm you. Just believe. Believe in your Jesus. Trust that he is going to bring you through.
Jairus did just that. He kept walking with Jesus. All the way to face the situation at his home. A situation of commotion with people crying and wailing. Can you imagine how hard it was for Jairus to just keep going. To hold on to hope and not give up. He was just told that his child was dead!
Now, in the end, Jairus' daughter was brought back to life. She was healed. I don't believe that God will always provide a miracle, but I do believe that God will always walk with you all the way through every difficult situation. Trust in his simple words. Do not be afraid, just believe.
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