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Hopeless

Devotional

How do you get peace when you have none? Some things seem impossible and conflict with how you think things should work, causing you to spiral. Disaster. Death. Loss. Illness...But Jesus has the power to resolve things that rob your hope! The scriptures prove this over and over again. Discover what the bible teaches about enduring through hopeless situations and trusting God during the storm.

35 While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” 36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” 37 He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. 38 When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. 39 He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” 40 But they laughed at him. After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. 41 He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”).

MARK 5:35-41

Questions:

  • What about Jesus’ ministry stands out to you the most from this passage?
  • In verse 35, the people assumed that Jairus was bothering Jesus with his request. Have you ever felt you were bothering Jesus with your requests? Explain.
  • In verse 36, Jesus tells Jaruis: “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” In what situations is it most difficult for you to obey this command?
  • “Don’t write the story before God has his say.” What are your thoughts or reactions to this quote?
  • In what ways have you been tempted to assume the worst in your life? Please explain.
  • How can this group help when this temptation arises? Explain.

Practice The Way of Jesus:

Eugene Peterson writes, “Faith develops out of the most difficult aspects of our existence, not the easiest.” What inspires you to keep persevering in the midst of challenges? This week, spend some time identifying the areas where youv've been hopeless. Consider what it would look life for you to 'stop fearing and keep on believing in this season of your life.