Day 55 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Numbers 11-13; Mark 5:21-43)
FEAR OR FAITH?
While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”... Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. (Mark 5:35-36, 42-42 ESV)
Jesus makes two life-altering statements in this account.
“Do not fear, only believe.”
and
“Little girl, I say to you, arise.”
How life-altering to live by faith and not under fear. The only One who can back up such a directive is He who created all things. Jesus backs up His words and His desire by calling the dead little girl to come back to life.
This is exactly what He does to and for us daily by calling us to faith and repentance.
Do you have any fear in your life? Listen to Jesus, the One who guarantees forgiveness and heaven to all who repent and believe. With such gracious and life-altering promises, you can truly be at peace no matter what your circumstances in life may be!
Lord Jesus, thank You for calling me to faith by defeating my greatest fears. Please keep me strong in that faith all my days. And then, in Your time, grant me the gift of eternal life with You. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
LINK to St. Paul’s 9 am online Sunday Worship Service:
Password: 843774
IN CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE and Parking Lot Worship Service 9 am
both with Holy Communion
IN CHURCH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 7 pm with Holy Communion
Youtube link to all previously recorded services:
Daily Bible Reading Chart covering the entire Bible in one year.
THURSDAY EVENING ONLINE BIBLES CLASS at 7 pm
Password: 843774
No comments:
Post a Comment