Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” ~ Mark 5:36 (NIV)
We all have naysayers in our lives. Some people simply thrive on negativity and chaos, while others simply don’t know another way and think, “what you see is what you get and you can’t do anything about it.” But Jesus said we have to look beyond what we can see. If we continue to walk by sight only, and not by faith, we will be trapped and controlled by our fear.
Jesus also said if we have faith the size of the world’s smallest seed, nothing will be impossible for us, (see Matthew 17:20 NIV). What is it that you need? A synagogue ruler needed a miracle for his dying daughter. A friend needs healing after a heart attack, stroke, and infection. A mother needs relief from morning sickness and health and strength in her whole body. A couple need income so they can raise their child the way God wants. And to every person and every situation Jesus says, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”
For we walk by faith, not by sight. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV)
~Heather Potts~
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