Tuesday, December 8, 2020

God Was In Christ: An Advent Reading Of Luke 8

Day 8 Luke Chapter 8

“…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 is on His way, along with His disciples, to Jairus’ house to pray for his daughter who is close to her last breath. The crowds are thronging Him, and his would-be bodyguards are trying to get Him through the people to the sick girl. On the way, He feels power leave Him.

And Jesus said, ‘Who touched me?’ When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, ‘Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?’”

{Lk. 8:45 KJV}.

The crowds were so strong trying to get to the Miracle Worker and Healer, that the disciples could not believe that He would ask such a question which seemed so obvious. 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 twelve long years 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 that is the Holy Spirit that He gave as your comforter. Believe Him for all that you need, and He will make His presence and power felt.   







 

 

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