Daily Inspiration

“While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official’s house arrived and said, “Your daughter has died; why trouble the teacher any longer?” Disregarding the message that was reported, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” He did not allow anyone to accompany him inside except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. When they arrived at the house of the synagogue official, he caught sight of a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. So he went in and said to them, “Why this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep.” And they ridiculed him. Then he put them all out. He took along the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and entered the room where the child was. He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. At that they were utterly astounded. He gave strict orders that no one should know this and said that she should be given something to eat.” -Mark 5:35-43
 
Jesus was with the synagogue official when he heard the terrible news of his daughter’s demise. And Jesus’ answer to the news was, “Do not be afraid; just have faith.”
 
Jesus promised to be with us always, and He speaks to us the same message: Whatever comes your way this day or the next, Christ is with you. Do not be afraid; just have faith.
 
Saint Jane of Valois, pray for us.
 
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Jesus, I trust in you.