Mark 5:36 “As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
DAILY READING; • Luke 3:21-38; Ezekiel 42-43; Isaiah 63
In August 2011, many News Headlines carried the story of the dramatic rescue of Dale Ostrander from the Pacific Ocean.
On August 5th, Dale, who was only 12 years old, had gone with his Church group on a summer outing to the beach, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Washington DC.
The currents were strong that day, and as Dale waded in just a little into the water, the powerful riptide tugged his feet out from under him and swept him away. Dale couldn’t swim and screamed for help. Another 12 year old girl, who was surfing nearby was able to get to him and pulled him on her board. But a powerful wave hit them and knocked them off the board. Though emergency rescuers were able to find the girl, Dale had disappeared underwater and could not be found.
As Dale’s Church group who were on the beach cried out to God for help, 20 minutes later, the rescuers were able to locate Dale and pulled out his lifeless body from under the chilly ocean waters. When he was brought to the shore, he appeared dead; he was unconscious, he was not breathing, and had no pulse. But despite this negative outlook, the Church group continued to pray and call unto God. As the rescuers performed CPR, Dale miraculously came back to life. When he was rushed to the hospital, doctors were amazed that he had not only survived drowning for 20 minutes under frigid waters but miraculously too, he had not suffered any brain damage. Throughout the whole ordeal, Dale’s parents, Chad and Kirsten Ostrander remained strong in faith, trusting God even when the situation had seemed hopeless. In their interviews with various Media outlets, Dale’s parents, continually credited God with their son’s miraculous survival. They said from what they had seen so far, they could indeed never place a limit on what God can do.
Truly we cannot place a limit on what God can do. Even in situations that seem hopeless God is able to intervene with amazing miracles.
In Mark chapter 5:22, Jairus had gone to call Jesus to come and heal his 12 years old daughter. The case seemed hopeless because the girl was almost dead. To worsen matters, people met Jairus on the road and told him, his daughter was dead. When the news came, immediately Jesus told Jairus, ‘Do not be afraid, only believe.’
In other words, Jesus was telling him that despite how bad the situation may look, if only Jairus would stay in faith, he would see a miracle.
And just like Jairus, if perhaps you are faced with any discouraging situation today, Jesus is saying the same thing to you ’Do not be afraid, only believe’.
Indeed to him that believes nothing is impossible. Though the enemy may be throwing bad news and organizing discouraging situations, keep on walking with Jesus. You are headed towards your miracle, it is only a matter of time, therefore do not abort your walk of faith.
Learn to starve your fear and feed your faith through meditation in God’s Word. As you stay in meditation, the Holy Spirit will begin to paint in your mind the picture of victory through the Scriptures. And as you keep confessing what God has said concerning you, angels will go into action to rearrange and orchestrate events for an eventual manifestation of God’s Word in your life.
When you hold on relentlessly to God’s Word, no matter how dead any situation around you, it will surely bounce back to life. And because the enemy knows he can’t stop the process of your victory, that is why he tries to get you to stop it yourself by getting you discouraged. Therefore do not listen to those negative thoughts he sends to you. Rather keep your mind filled with God’s Word and keep pressing forward.
No matter how difficult the road, be assured that God is able to see you through. As long as you keep on walking with Jesus you are headed towards your miracle, Truly, the path of the just is as a shining light that shines brighter and brighter. Things can only keep getting better for you. Each day is bringing you closer to your victory. God is watching over you. His promise to you will never fail. His Word will surely come to pass. And truly, as you have put your trust in Him, He will never allow you to be ashamed.
PRAYER: Lord, Please enable me to keep pressing forward on this journey of destiny. No matter what comes my way, by Your grace I will never grow weary or give up. Thank You Lord for the speedy manifestation of my miracle in Jesus Name.
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Nothing liberates like truth, the truth you know and act upon will set you free.- – WORDBITE 222.