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

 Mark 5:36

So often, and so many times, a trial of fear and of faith. When sickness hath come, when death hath taken, when despair hath robbed, when all seems lost: ought for the grace of God, for comfort of the Spirit, and for the peace that passeth all understanding. The prayers of saints lifted up where faith lives and holdeth sure as an anchor of our souls. Faith alive in Him our strength, our joy, our wisdom, our life, and our crown of rejoicing. For faith is the only remedy of such a thing as these. (“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Is. 41:10)

 We so often look with fear and dread at what is around us and the dire straits we are in. All seeming lost and impossible. Yet, not to the One who declares nothing is impossible with me. (“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37) (“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matt. 19:26) There is no soul He cannot heal, there is no heart He cannot mend, there is no spirit He cannot revive, there is no body He cannot restore, and there is no anxious mind He cannot calm. In faith, the answer, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith and our Hope of glory. (“By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Rom. 5:2) (“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” Titus 2:13)

 There will be of course as long as we are in this world those who will deride, laugh, and scorn any who will attempt to do a work for the Lord.Just as they had done to our Saviour in this miracle account. (“And they laughed him to scorn….” Mk. 5:40) It did not hinder or stop our Saviour. He put them out. Amen. Let us also be absolute and resolved to follow the Lord and finish the course He has set before us.

 At His very Word (“…arise.”) The damsel, the daughter of Jarius arose and walked. All seemed lost and impossible minutes before. Yet, with Him, our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ, nothing was impossible, and all things were made sure. He controls and commands all the elements. Down to the smallest nano bit or milli-second, and even to the contents of the world. For by Him doth all things move and have its being. He is in all, controls all, and by Him all things exist. (“And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” Col. 1:17)

 Let us therefore brethren, not envision things to be impossible or unable to perform. For if we do this, it hinders our work, our faith, our peace, our strength and power with God, our comfort of the Spirit, and much more. Rather let us be diligent to build up and defend our state of piety of mind, faith, and affections as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Watching unto prayer all things in temperance. To be true, real and sincere in mind of our outlook, and behavior. Meek and humble in heart, trusting in the Lord of His grace and wisdom in all our distresses and to the end of all things. (“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” I Peter 1:13)

 Remembering always: (“…with God all things are possible.”) (“…Be not afraid, only believe.”)  My Dear child, tenderly whispers our Blessed Saviour.