A synagogue official comes to Jesus to get help for his sick daughter. At the same time, a woman also comes to him for help, as she had been sick for many years, received no relief from the doctors. This woman reaches out to Jesus, believing that touching his cloak will bring her relief. Both of these individuals were bold and courageous in reaching out to Jesus. They reached out through barriers, fears, and any inadequacies they felt. Ultimately, they reached out in faith. So often our fears can hold us back and immobilize us. The synagogue official’s fears are brought to reality when he is told that his daughter has died. Yet Jesus’ response to this synagogue official is the same response he gives to all of us: “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” The Buddhists have a saying: “A journey of 10,000 miles begins with one step.” Sometimes having faith starts with that one little baby step, to step out of our fears and out of the darkness. That’s all it takes to begin the process. Just one step.
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