But when
Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall
be made whole (Luke 8:50).
The Gospel
of Jesus Christ is a message of hope; it’s a message that makes the future real
to the hearers, and gives them a reason to believe in that future. Some people
may think that they have no future; but when they hear the Gospel, hope comes
alive in them; and they look forward to a beautiful future. That’s the power of
the Gospel.
The
Scripture is replete with the phrase “Fear not”; that’s a message of hope from
the Lord, telling you, “Look up; it’s not over; you’re not down and out!”
Imagine this scenario with Jesus: A certain man whose daughter was critically
ill cried to the Master for help. Before Jesus could make his way to the man’s
house, one of the man’s servants came with the sad news: Your daughter is
already dead; there’s no need to trouble the Master (Luke 8:49).
The Bible
says, “As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler
of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe” (Mark 5:36). Remarkable! Even
though the man’s daughter was already dead, Jesus said to him, “Be not afraid,
only believe.” What a message of hope! When the man believed and took the
Master to his house, a miracle took place; his daughter came back to life. All
hope had been lost, but he had faith in the words of the Master.
Some people
accuse us of giving others false hope when we preach the Gospel. What they
don’t know is, it’s not false hope; it’s “God’s hope.” Perhaps you’re reading
this today and all you can see is darkness, and nothing seems to be working; no
help in sight. The Word of God says to you, “Fear not; it’s not over. Only
believe.”
It’s not
the end for you; there’s hope and a future for you. All you need do is to “be
strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might” (Ephesians 6:10). Trust Him.
He never fails.
CONFESSION:
Glory to God in the highest! I know the Lord’s thoughts towards me; they’re
thoughts of peace, success, prosperity and a triumphant life! When the rain of
life descends, and the floods come with the billowing winds, I remain strong
and unmovable, because I’m founded upon the rock! All things are possible unto
me, because my faith in the Word is effective. I’m triumphant today and always!
Blessed be God!
FURTHER
STUDY: Romans 15:13, Numbers 23:19, Jeremiah 29:11
1 YEAR
BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1, Psalms 139-141
2 YEAR BIBLEREADING
2 YEAR BIBLE
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