Just Have Faith

The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/020513.cfm) reminds me how important and powerful faith is.

In the different gospels, we see how important faith is, and how it is ne                eded for Jesus to make miracles happen in our lives.

In the gospel, we see two miracles / healings. The woman, who touched just the cloak of Jesus, even without Jesus touching her, was healed.

Was it because of Jesus’ cloak? The gospel tells us why – “… your faith has saved you”

We also see Jairus’ daughter being healed. People told them she already died, but with Jesus, nothing is really impossible. Amidst this seemingly bad news, God’s glory shone even brighter. I believe Jesus words to Jairus  are his words to us as well “Don’t be afraid, just have faith”

In life, there are many challenges. Like the woman, we may have health challenges. Like Jairus, we may have people around us discouraging us, or challenging our faith. However, amidst all these voices around us, we are asked to hear God’s voice saying to us – “Do not be afraid, just have faith”

What are the challenges in my life I am facing? How am I reacting to it? Do I hear God’s voice telling me not to be afraid and just have faith?

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another day you gave me. Lord, may I always appreciative of your present, may I always be appreciative of another chance you gave me to live my life on earth. Lord, in my life, there are many challenges. There are many concerns. Amidst all these, may I listen and believe to your voice that tells me not to be afraid and just have faith in you. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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