After hearing a convicting message at Women of Faith, I read this beautiful story last night in Matthew chapter 9:20-22...Only 2 verses, but so powerful!
This un-named woman had been sick for 12 years, being "subject to bleeding"...under the old law, she was looked at as being an outcast...unclean and insignificant...I could not imagine feeling an emptiness like this for so long! As Jesus was walking to a ruler's home, this woman was nearby. She had GREAT faith and thought "If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed". This woman, most likely, had not been physically touched for 12 years. As she reached and touched Jesus cloak, he turned to her and addressed her as "daughter". Scripture says, she was healed "from that moment". How wonderful this woman must have felt to be instantly healed from a sickness that had affected her physically and emotionally for so long! And to have Jesus, the Son of God, address her as daughter! I wish I knew what happened after that; I wonder if she embraced Jesus and felt the physical touch of her Savior and Healer! One day, I hope to talk to this faith-filled woman and hear the story from her perspective! Thank you Jesus for giving us many examples of your compassion and love for us!
Blessings & Love,
Stefanie
I saw on facebook that you have a blog!
ReplyDeleteLove your inspiring posts :)