A little over a year ago, I laid in an emergency room, surrounded by doctors, interns and nurses ready to perform an unusual surgery. Before receiving drugs to kill the pain and put me asleep, a part of me thought, this could be the end. Gasping for breath with two broken ribs, a collapsed lung and internal bleeding, my faith was waning.
Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” – Mark 5:36
When in the presence of doubt, pessimism and unbelief, Jesus remained positive. Instead of accepting the inevitable, Jesus took faith to a new level. As a twelve year old girl passed away, Jesus removed everyone from the house except for the girl’s parents and his inner circle, Peter, James and John. This set the scene for an environment for healing.
He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”) – Mark 5:41
Depending upon your current situation, complainers, whiners and skeptics abound. If you’re not careful, these opinions can spoil your mood or poison your mind. As Tin Cup, played by Kevin Costner once said, “everyone will face defining moments where you can define the moment or the moment will define you” When these days and situations arise, follow in the footsteps of Jesus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe!”
by Jay Mankus
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