Friday, December 3, 2021

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 3 December 2021

 Keep Believing


And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live…While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

(Mark 5:22-23, 35-36)

 

Today’s Morsel:  I often wonder what could be accomplished in people’s lives if they didn’t stop believing in their dreams and hopes?  We read about many men's and women's accomplishments, but what about ours?  Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald’s is a great example of how to keep believing.  It has been stated, every five hours somewhere around the world a new McDonald’s Restaurant is opening.  However, what’s amazing about McDonald’s is that Ray did not conceive the idea until he was 52 years old.  By that time, he had already been a struggling paper cup salesman, real estate broker, piano player, and milkshake mixer.  Here is what Ray said about those times in his life.  “I was 52 years old.  I had diabetes and early arthritis.  I had lost my gall bladder and most of my thyroid gland in earlier campaigns, but I was convinced that the best was ahead of me.” (Taken from Finishing Strong by Don Green).  Most of us have eaten in his restaurants.  Jarius came to Jesus for his help with his daughter’s illness.  But she died before Jesus could get there. When they told Jarius that his daughter was dead, Jesus heard them and he told Jarius, “Be not afraid, only believe.”  Jesus said that all things are possible to him that can believeth.   Don’t stop believing.  As the writer of Hebrews informs us, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.(Hebrews 11:6)  The next act you do, or the next church service you attend might be your breakthrough.  Keep believing.  

Sing:  Keep believing, because His word is true.   Keep believing, you know that Lord will see you through.  When trouble rises in your life, and you don’t know what to do, you’ll be fine, if you just keep believing.

Thought For Today:  Keep believing!

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