IS WHAT YOU HEAR TURNED INTO FEAR?

Mark 5:35-37
35 While He was still speaking, they came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, "Your daughter has died; why trouble the Teacher anymore?" 36 But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, said to the synagogue official, " Do not be afraid any longer, only believe." NASU
** Jesus heard and said…. He heard then said. When we hear things that are negative or bad news, what is the first thing that comes out of our mouths? Jesus’ first words were “Do not be afraid any onger, only believe.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told bad or scary news and then feel that cold chill bump fear that rolls over my flesh sometimes to the point that I feel like I’m getting light headed. I’m getting better because I’ve been listening to Jesus more and the world less. The more I listen to the world thru TV or movies or shows that incubate fear the more that fear grows when I’m faced with bad news. So also it is with the Word of God. The more I listen to things that are Word driven or read the bible or hang around people who speak God words, I find that I’m getting stronger against those fear attacks. This whole reading today is a definite faith builder and a fear killer. Reading scriptures like today plants seeds of faith that will grow for years to come. So …… “Do not be afraid any longer, only believe.”