Jesus is Essential
Mark 5:25–29: Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.” Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction.
The poor woman did her best to escape attention. But she, like so many in her day, believed that sometimes the garments or even the shadow of the godly could bring healing. So as Jesus passed by, she momentarily closed her frail hand about the edge of his cloak, or perhaps one of its four tassels.
In a vivid, technicolor moment which lives in her eternal memory, she felt healing course through her body, and she was whole! Without a word Jesus’ power completely healed her in the anonymity of the jostling throng. The same power which he used to make the sea instantly lie flat and to restore the raving demoniac healed her long-standing illness. 1
Walking with Jesus
Will you take whatever time is necessary to touch Him in faith today? Many times the touch happens when we are praying, worshipping, reading His word, or just being desperate for His help, His hope, or His healing.
But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. Psalm 3:3
To be touched by Him…knowing He is with me, is all the assurance I need.
Praying
Lord, thank You for never being too busy for anyone in need.
1. Hughes, R. K. (1989). Mark: Jesus, servant and savior. Westchester, IL: Crossway Books.
