These are great resources for your Bible Study and for the Year of St.
Paul. Listen online, download as an MP3 or order the tapes from our
ministry center.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009, St. Blase, St. Ansgar
Hebrews 12:1-4, Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32, Mark 5:21-43
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HANDLE WITH FAITH
"At this they began to ridicule Him. Then He put them all out. Jesus took
the child's father and mother and His own companions and entered the room
where the child lay." —Mark 5:39-40
The family and friends of Jairus who had gathered to mourn this young
girl's death thought nothing more could be done. Perhaps they had heard of
other healings worked at the hands of this itinerant Preacher, but when
Jesus told them she was not dead they ridiculed Him (Mk 5:39-40). They
thought their situation was too much for Jesus to handle.
What situation are you facing that is "too much" for Jesus to handle? Can
He not handle your boss or your co-workers? And what about your family?
Perhaps you consider your finances or your love life beyond His scope? If
you ridicule the possibility of Jesus working in any area of your life,
you too may find yourself "put out" by Jesus (Mk 5:39). You will not enter
the room to witness firsthand the amazing workings of the Master-Healer.
Indeed, even faith the size of a mustard seed will get you in the door
(see Mt 17:20). We must act and "ask in faith, never doubting, for the
doubter is like the surf tossed and driven by the wind" (Jas 1:6).
Place your impossible situations in the nail-scarred hands of Jesus. Then
He will not say to you, "How little faith you have!...Why did you falter?"
(Mt 14:31) Instead, He will exclaim, "You have great faith! Your wish will
come to pass" (Mt 15:28).
Prayer: Jesus, help us to keep our eyes fixed on You (Heb 12:2).
Promise: "By Your gift will I utter praise in the vast assembly; I will
fulfill my vows before those who fear Him." —Ps 22:26
Praise: St. Blase is remembered for working a miraculous healing on the
way to his imprisonment and martyrdom.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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