Take Heart! Jesus Cheers Up St. Paul.  “The following night, the Lord stood by him, and said, “Keep up your courage (‘Tharseo’), Paul, for as you have testified about me at Jerusalem, so you must testify also at Rome.” The next day, some of the Judeans formed a conspiracy. They took an oath, saying they would neither …

Take Heart! Jesus is an Overcomer! “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have perfect peace and confidence. In this world you will have trouble – tribulation, trials, distress and frustration; but be of good cheer – “Tharseo,” be encouraged, be confident, be undaunted – for I have overcome the world.” (John …

Take Heart! Healing a Blind Beggar. Ryan Ellis – Son of David (Official Live Video) (youtube.com) “Many rebuked Bartimaeus and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So the disciples called to the blind man, “Cheer up (‘Tharseo’)! On your feet! …

Take Heart! Walking on the Stormy Waters. “Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, …

Take Heart! The Woman Who Touched the Hem of His Garment. “And behold, a woman who had suffered from a flow of blood for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His garment; For she kept saying to herself, If I only touch His garment, I shall be restored to health. Jesus …

Take Heart and Cheer Up! “Wait for Yahweh! Be strong and take heart (Let your heart show strength and courage), and wait for the Lord!” (Ps. 27:14, of David).  Jesus the son of David loved using a phrase in His ministry, actually it’s one word in the Greek, that has often been translated as “Take …