2 Sam 18:9-10, 14, 24-25, 30 - 19:3 / Mark 5:21-43
When we talk about taking a risk, the implications is the possibility of losing something. But at the same time, there is also a possibility of gaining something.
In taking a risk, whether calculated or not, there is at best, a 50-50 chance of gaining or losing.
In the gospel, we heard of two persons who took a risk - Jairus and the woman with a haemorrhage. And the stakes are high.
One risked his reputation as a synagogue official and fell at the feet of a carpenter's son and asking Him to heal his daughter.
The other risked public outcry and being chased off should her haemorrhage be made public.
But it was in the desperate life situations of these two persons that the Good News of salvation and healing and restoration is proclaimed.
But the other aspect of the Good News is that Jesus also took a "risk" to save us.
So Jesus had already won life and salvation for us. We need to complete His victory by not losing sight of Jesus and keep running steadily in the race for life and in the fight against sin.