Don’t Be Afraid
Jairus was one of the rulers of the synagogue and he came begging for Jesus to come to his home to heal his daughter. Jesus did not come right away, he continued to minister and heal others. Then word came from Jairus home that there was no need to trouble the Teacher because his daughter had died (see Mark 5:35).
Lately my chronic illness has been in a “flare”. My pain has increased; I’ve been having fevers, inflammation as well as exhaustion. I have had chronic pain and chronic illness for over 25 years and sometimes I find myself crying out to the Lord asking Him why He has not healed me.
I’m sure that Jairus’s crisis made him feel confused, afraid, and without hope as I feel some days. Jesus’ words to Jairus in the midst of crisis can speak to us today as well. “Don’t be afraid. Just believe.” Have faith; trust Me. Jesus knows there is always hope and promise.
The next time we feel hopeless and afraid, we need to look at our problems from Jesus’ eyes. He is the source of all hope and promise.
Dear heavenly Father, sometimes when I consider how long I have been suffering with my chronic illness and chronic pain I feel as though I should give up all hope. But then I feel the comfort of Your Spirit as He shows me through Your Word and Your creation just how much You love me. For in You is my hope and strength. Thank you Father that I can run to You whenever I feel afraid and as though all hope is lost. You alone will chase away all my fears. You are My divine Healer. All I need is You. In Jesus precious name, amen.
Thank you Michelle! I really needed this tonight. I have lived with chronic pain for five years and within the last month or so it has been growing…
Blessings my dear
Praise God that he chases away our fears! Keep on believing…keep on praying…keep on trusting. You are precious in His sight!
Living for Him, Joan
Blessings and much love to you dear sis. You are in my prayers.
I’m sorry this has been such a difficult season Michele. God bless you.
I pray you’ll feel comfort and ease in your joints and nerves in Jesus’ Name.
(((hugs)))
Beth
Dearest one,
This is a powerful and very tender message and my heart and prayers are with you!! The LORD loves you very much. May more of HIS grace saturate you dear one as you need for His grace is sufficient. Praying for you…
Love you.
Oh, Michele, I am so sorry that your pain has been so bad lately. I will lift you up to Him who alone can give us comfort.
Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
You know your big sis loves you… Praying.
Lifting you up in prayer Michele.
Thanks for sharing this, Michele…you are in my thoughts and prayers…