Mark 5:28 “For she said, ‘If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.'”
In Mark 5 we read of a desperate unnamed woman. Starting at verse 25, we read, “Now a certain woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, (12 years) and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse.” Is this not painful to read as the pain just kept getting worse and those who she thought could help could not help?
Verse 27 tells us that “She had heard the reports about Jesus.”
It is worth mentioning here that we should not forget that God uses our story to help others increase their faith. She had heard reports of Jesus and the incredible things He had done! By her hearing what Jesus had done for others she began to believe that He could do it for her. Be sure to be telling your story of what God is doing as you never know how it might help someone else to turn to Jesus!
In verse 28, we read of this desperate woman’s decision to (are you ready) to just touch His clothing to receive the help she needs. This decision may seem a little strange. Maybe even superstitious. Maybe she is timid, shy, or embarrassed to walk up to Jesus, to talk to Him. Maybe she is too fearful to ask. Yet, there does come a moment where she decides that if He is who she has heard He is then all she needs to do is touch His garment and she will be made well. What faith she has!!
Verse 29 tells us that the miraculous happens and she is completely healed! Mark 5:29 says, “Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction.”
Maybe you are facing something and are a little timid, maybe really timid, afraid to ask Jesus for what you need. Maybe there is something you have been dealing with for a long time and you feel there will never be any help. May I point you to Hebrews 4:16? You do know Hebrews 4:16, right?
Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us, therefore, come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
What needs to be brought to the throne of grace? Quit standing where you are and get to the throne! Turn to Jesus! Take it to Jesus!! Tell it to Jesus!!
Continue Strong Casting All Your Cares Upon The Lord
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