“…she came trembling and fell down before Him, and declared in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed. And He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace’” (vv.46b-48 NASB).
Jesus had a busy day. He was on his way, along with His disciples, to Jairus’ house to pray for his daughter, who was close to her last breath. The crowds were thronging Him, and His would-be bodyguards were trying to get Him through the people to the sick girl. On the way, He felt power leave Him.
The crowds were so intense in trying to get to the Miracle Worker and Healer that the disciples could not believe He would ask such an obvious question. It could have been one in thousands of people. But this was no ordinary touch. He knew it was not someone just brushing up against Him. He knew someone had touched Him in faith. A woman who had been sick for so long became a prisoner of one last hope and grabbed hold of the hem of His garment. She knew at once that she was healed.
Jesus had a busy day. He was on his way, along with His disciples, to Jairus’ house to pray for his daughter, who was close to her last breath. The crowds were thronging Him, and His would-be bodyguards were trying to get Him through the people to the sick girl. On the way, He felt power leave Him.
The crowds were so intense in trying to get to the Miracle Worker and Healer that the disciples could not believe He would ask such an obvious question. It could have been one in thousands of people. But this was no ordinary touch. He knew it was not someone just brushing up against Him. He knew someone had touched Him in faith. A woman who had been sick for so long became a prisoner of one last hope and grabbed hold of the hem of His garment. She knew at once that she was healed.
Whatever you need today; if you are weary, lonely, sick—just reach out in faith and touch the holy hem of His majestic robe. Everything you
need is in Jesus Christ. Touching the hem of His robe sounds very romantic and
poetic. But how does one touch His hem in our finite, fallen world when He is
not here in the flesh? Touch His hem by reading the Word. Pray the Word out loud.
Find a quiet place and reach out to Him in prayer. Give thanks to Him for all
the wonderful works He has performed for you. Thank Him for leaving heaven,
becoming flesh, and saving you. Thank Him for the beautiful gift of the
Holy Spirit that He gave as your comforter. Believe Him for all you need; He will make His presence and power felt.
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