Imagine being a really important person in your town. Everyone respects you. You're in charge of the local church. But then your daughter gets SO sick that she's about to die. What would you do?

That's exactly what happened to Jairus. He was the leader of a synagogue (a place where Jewish people worshipped) near the Sea of Galilee. When his precious daughter became deathly ill, he was desperate to save her!

When Jairus heard Jesus had just arrived by boat, he didn't care what anyone thought of him—he RAN to find Jesus! When he saw Him, Jairus didn't just politely ask for help. The Bible says he FELL at Jesus' feet and BEGGED Him to come heal his daughter. That's a dad who would do anything for his child!

Jesus agreed to go with Jairus, but as they were walking to his house, the crowds slowed them down. A woman who had been sick for twelve years touched Jesus' clothes and was healed. While Jesus was talking to her, messengers arrived with the worst news a parent could hear—"Your daughter has died."

But Jesus immediately said something amazing to Jairus: "Do not be afraid; only believe" (Mark 5:36). When they got to the house, Jesus took the girl's hand and simply said, "Little girl, I say to you, arise." Instantly, she sat up and started walking around! Everyone's jaws dropped in amazement!

When we're worried about people we love or facing scary situations, Jesus tells us exactly what He told Jairus: "Don't be afraid; just believe." That takes incredible faith—trusting Jesus even when things seem hopeless.

Think About It: What makes you afraid or worried? Maybe it's the dark, or storms, or getting sick, or somebody not liking you. Picture Jesus holding your hand during that scary situation and saying, "Don't be afraid; just believe." Draw this scene and write Jesus' words at the bottom. Put your picture somewhere you'll see it when you start feeling scared.