Do Not Fear, Only Believe
Happy New Year Scripture reading: St. Luke 8: 41-42, 49-56 Worship song: Your Cries Have Woken the Master Meditation: Jairus's love for his daughter and the fear of losing her compelled him to go to Jesus for help. Jairus was willing to do anything for the sake of his only daughter. In the presence of a large crowd, Jairus, the synagogue leader, knelt at Jesus's feet, pleading with Him to return to his house and heal his sick daughter, who was on the verge of dying. While Jairus waited for Jesus to accompany him home, he received the devastating news that no parent wants to hear. His daughter died before help could reach her. Jesus knew the impact tragic news can have on someone, and therefore He consoled Jairus and told him not to fear but only believe, and his daughter will be healed. Jesus responded to Jairus's desperate cry at the right time. Life was restored to his daughter, and souls were saved. Whatever God does is d...