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 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.

“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 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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Advent: Seeking Christ Day 9

Day 9 Luke Chapter 9

Who is this Jesus?

“And He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ And Peter answered and said, ‘The Christ of God’” (v.20 NASB).

There are many different beliefs concerning Jesus. Many believe that He was a good teacher. Some hold that He was a prophet deserving of great honor. The pages of the Holy Writ declares who Jesus is through the Old and New Testaments. Peter utters such words of truth in answering Jesus’ question, you are “The Christ of God.” One would think that Jesus would have them announce this revelation on every mountain top! Jesus knew, however, that His time had not come. His identification would be well known—after His resurrection.

Though far removed from the loaves and fishes it seemed the provision and sufficiency that Jesus provided sealed the revelation of who He was in Peter’s mind. Though later in a separate Gospel, we see that this revelation came directly from the Father.

Jesus asked this question of the Twelve because there were such different reports of Him throughout Israel, that He desired to make it clear to them who they are following. He is the Christ, sent by God; the Incarnate Son of God.During this time of Advent—the season of waiting on Christ—reflection on the person of Christ is imperative. Who is Jesus to you? Is He a great prophet, a Rabbi or a teacher? Or is He the Son of the Living God; the Messiah who left the glory of heaven, became a man—the perfect, spotless Lamb of God, to redeem you? Who do you say that He is?

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Advent: Seeking Christ Day 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. On the way, He feels power leave Him. 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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