In Mark 5 we read the account of how Jairus came to Jesus with a desperate request. His little daughter, only 12 years old, was dying. He begged Jesus to come and pray for her. Jesus agreed, but while they were on the way there, some of Jairus’ servants found them. “.......some people came from the leader's house and told him, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?" (Mark 5:35 MSG)
Can you imagine how Jairus felt at that moment? It was too late. His little girl was gone! I am sure his heart must have practically failed him as the grief shot through his soul. In my mind, I imagine the look on his face. As a parent, I imagine the pain in his heart.
Then I see Jesus. Did He grasp the man’s hand? Did He put His arm around him? I imagine Jesus looking deep into Jarius’s eyes and saying, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.” (V. 36) I am sure Jairus held on to Jesus with everything he had. I am sure his mind kept repeating those words. Only believe! Only believe!
As they drew closer to the home of Jairus, he could hear the mourners already starting. Verse 38 says “they were weeping and wailing greatly.” I wonder if Jairus kept saying to himself, “Only believe! Only believe! as he and Jesus made their way through the crowd. They entered his little girl’s room. There she lay, cold and still upon her bed. But Jairus still clung to the words Jesus had spoken. Only believe! Only believe!
Jesus knew what He was doing. “And He took the child's hand and said to her, Talitha koumi; (which interpreted is, Little girl, I say to you, Arise!) And instantly the little girl arose and walked. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.” (Mark 5:41-42 MKJV)
Can you imagine how Jairus must have felt now? I am sure as he joyfully held his little girl close, his eyes met the eyes of the Master, and they smiled at each other. I think he may have said, “I believe!”
I know some of you who read this are facing some difficult situations. I know some of you need a miracle today in your body or your family. Do you know that Jesus is speaking to you today those same words He spoke to Jairus many years ago? “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.”
Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.
(Mark 9:23 MKJV)
"Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass." (Psalms 37:5 AMP)
Trust in the One who is totally trustworthy. Don’t be afraid. Only believe. 
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Great Post!
Thanks!
so even if they die your loved one still lives in the Lord.
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