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Just have faith - a short story


Mk:5:21-43

Now I have started to feel awkward. My daughter is dying. I finally found the Master believing only He can heal her. I could convince Him. Now He is on His way to my home to heal her. Now everything will be alright.
But wait. Why this delay? Why is this old woman coming on now?

Master you will know who touched you in this crowd. Come on. This is quite unnecessary. Better hurry up. We don't have time. In case you forgot, my daughter is dying.
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

Master finish this thing fast. I have seen my daughter struggle. She is very sick, in case you don't know.
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

On your way back also you could have stopped to heal her. You could have come this way again. Gone and met her to heal her. You could do that. You know everything. This is no life and death situation for her. My little daughter is literally dying. Don't you understand? Or is it that you don't care? Is it because I am a leader of the synagogue? You always pointed your fingers at us all. You have labelled me too? Is it to teach me a lesson? Am I that bad? 
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

Is my past sins a problem? How much more should I confess? Why are you avoiding me and my needs? What should I do to get your attention? Don't you care? 
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

Oh! Here comes my friend Mehekosh
 Why is he here? I have put him in charge of things there while I came to the Master as a last resort. I hope not. No, it cannot be.
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

Michal is no more. Don't trouble the Master.
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

Tears rolling as a gush. My head is spinning. My world is over. All in vain now. All is gone. My life is done. Master, I tried, but.
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

Now why does He hurry? Didn't He understand? Michal, my beloved daughter, my everything is dead.
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

Everyone is in my house, weeping and wailing. Oh! Stop it. Out you all go. This is my loss. Mine alone. Don't show me your face again. I don't want to see anyone of you.
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

The Master goes in. He holds the once blushing now pale hands of my jewel.
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

Talitha koum.

Did Michal just blink her eyes? The spark and twinkle that I once adored is back as He lifts her up. The smile that make my world is back on her cheek. This is impossible. Her giggle resounds in my ear.
Don't be afraid, just have faith.

 How is this possible? My daughter was dead, now she is alive. I was rebellious. I was restless. I was impatient. I did not have faith. I was angry with everyone, even with you Lord. But you kept looking at me and you kept on saying through inaudible words, Don't be afraid, just have faith.

In His time, He will do all things beautiful. Not my sin. Not my unrepentance. Not my arrogance. Nothing can prevent. Lord, all glory belongs to you. This is even greater glory for the Father.
I will not be afraid, but just have faith.


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  1. Blessy2 May 2025 at 06:32

    You have captured the emotional points well. I'm learning and striving to trust in His timing.

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  2. Mathews Philip11 May 2025 at 08:12

    🙏

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