Jeremy Camp, a Christian music recording artist, wrote a song called “I still believe” following his first wife’s death to cancer. All of us, in one form or fashion, will face life-changing events. These events will shake our very foundations. The shaking is not what will define your life. It is where you land that will.
When Jairus’ daughter was sick, Mark 5:23 says that he went to Jesus. He began well, believing she would be healed. Then came the press. A mob of people crowded Jesus slowing him down on their journey to his daughter. While he waited, others were healed.
Then came the report. Jairus, your daughter is dead. Don’t bother Jesus anymore. The voices from within and without will tell you it’s time to quit believing. Don’t pray about that anymore. But when you travel with Jesus, He hears the report too. Verse 36 says, “As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he said unto the ruler of the Synagogue (Jairus), Be not afraid, only believe.”
For Jeremy Camp, continuing to believe led to a new beginning and full life with a new wife and three children. For Jairus, it meant his daughter would live. Both of these men had something in common. They were walking the journey with Jesus.
Your journey may take you through rough terrain, and the elements may fight against you. But Jesus is still the one who say’s, “Peace, be still.” He is still the one who puts out the mockers and silences the doubt so that you can say like these men, “I still believe.”
Don’t lose hope. Keep walking with Jesus. He has not left you. Even when it seems others have received their answers instead of you. Jesus is still headed to your house. He won’t disappoint. He knows what He is going to do. Just believe.
Blessings to you and yours,
Jaime Luce
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Thank you I needed to hear that. I have 2 grandchildren that are a stranged from their parents and us. Moved away and doesn’t want any contact from us. I keep praying for them but sometimes I forget Jesus knows and has everything under control. I just need to continue to believe. Mainly I want them to turn their lives back to Jesus.
Mary I will believe with you. The journey can seem long and the press hard to bare. But we can be sure Jesus is on the journey with us. He is on his way to your house. Much love to you.