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ONLY BELIEVE

Mark 5:35 & 36
"35 While He yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe."

Between yesterday's verses and today's verses... the woman who touched Jesus' garment was healed! There is healing everywhere Jesus goes! BUT! We learn the news in verse thirty-five; Jiarus' daughter is DEAD! "WHY troublest thou the Master any further?"

Jiarus' head must be spinning and his heart pounding out of his chest. He might even be experiencing a PANIC ATTACK! Jiarus hoped she could be healed. But that chance is GONE. She is dead. She was his everything. He was willing to risk his reputation and his livelihood to save her life. He through himself at Jesus feet in hopes of saving her and now she is gone. Daddy has failed to get help for his beloved little daughter.

It would not take the Son of God to see what this poor man is going through. In the rest of today's verse we get to see the compassion of Jesus. Hinting to this father that it's not over yet! "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, ONLY BELIEVE."
"Be not afraid, ONLY BELIEVE."
"Be not afraid, ONLY BELIEVE."

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