The basics of mastery over trouble

– Read Mark 5: 21-43 

In Gen. 1:1-3, God demonstrated a principle. He began the process of creation by introducing light, thereby establishing mastery and dominion over darkness. Light is essential whenever there is trouble. Therefore, the first step is to introduce Light. 

Light is wisdom as well in the context of our discussion today. Ecclesiastes 8:1 says, “…a man’s wisdom makes his face shine”. 

Mark 5:22-23 tells a story of Jairus, who realized he had a problem he couldn’t deal with. His daughter was dying. So what did he do? He went to look for help. That is wisdom. When the light within us cannot overshadow the darkness attacking us, we must look for light in form of further help.  

2 Kings 4:1 was an account of a prophet that died and left his wife and two sons in debt. His wife cried out to Elisha for help, recognizing she could not handle the situation alone. Perhaps this is something the prophet himself should have done – sought help when trouble was looming. 

The first step is to introduce Light.

The most important step when you need help is to turn to God in prayer. Jairus immediately sought out Jesus. And when we encounter Jesus, the son of God, we are meant to engage him. We don’t just go into the place of prayer to feel good, No! We must engage. 

One of the ways to engage is through prayer. In Mark 5:22-23, Jairus engaged Jesus and prayed for help. Prayer is communication between man and God, but this scripture gives us another dimension to this definition. Here, prayer is pleading earnestly with God for divine intervention. 

There must be some urgency and fervency.  When we go to God in prayer, we must go with our persuasion which must be backed up by the word of God.  

This is how we must approach our prayer life – with boldness and persuasion based on God’s word. May God help us in Jesus’ name.

Song: 

I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! 

I cannot bear my burdens alone; 

I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! 

Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.

E.A Hoffman 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help us to introduce light into any situation that threatens our wellbeing in the mighty name of Jesus. May we know exactly when to seek help, and may we remember that the best place to go for help is Your holy presence, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

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