BELIEVING IN THE FACE OF FEAR

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Text* :Mark 5:36

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe._ 

Jesus told Jairus not to be afraid but only Believe. Jesus is still uttering the same statement to you today: *Fear Not, only Believe* 

With all the happenings all around you, your failing health, loss of job and investment,  debts, effects of the pandemic on your business, and so on. The tendency for fear and  panic is very high. But in all, we must not allow fear in our hearts, for fear is a tormentor.

From Mark 5 record, Jairus beckoned on Jesus to come help heal his child who is at the point of death. On their way to Jairus' house, bad news came to Jairus that  his daughter had died. Jesus heard this and quickly interrupted the Bad news even before Jairus could profess it, " *Fear Not, Only Believe* "

Jesus knew that there is tendency for Jairus to be afraid. In the same vein, we also stand the chance of being fearful in the midst of all the challenges confronting us today. But Jesus is calling on you to Only Believe Him at this time.

The presence of Jesus may not  always shield us from facing adversity, but it always delivers us from all troubles and adversity._ 

 *Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.* 

This time, we must know that our Lord is with us And He will always come through for us come what may. We are right in the hollow of His hands. 

 *Though Jesus is with us but we have the responsibility to BELIEVE HIM and not to exercise Fear.* 

Bible reading :Mark 5:35-43.


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