How long had Jairus been waiting? He had fallen at Jesus' feet and "implored him earnestly" to heal His deadly sick little girl. But that bleeding woman had interrupted the trip and taken valuable time. Now in Mark 5:35-6:13 the dreadful message had come: "Your daughter has died; why bother the Teacher anymore?"
Oh, the flood of grief, disappointment - hope lost. But Jesus had overheard them and said, "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe." What? Only believe? Aren't we past the point of...... But, he follows Jesus to the house and has the privilege of witnessing love and power unforgettably demonstrated. What could be more joyous than that resurrection and reunion!
Oh, the flood of grief, disappointment - hope lost. But Jesus had overheard them and said, "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe." What? Only believe? Aren't we past the point of...... But, he follows Jesus to the house and has the privilege of witnessing love and power unforgettably demonstrated. What could be more joyous than that resurrection and reunion!
Those words stick with me: "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe." What joy and grace await us as we take them to heart.
Lord, clean out the fear and other stuff in my heart. I want to only believe.
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