A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped.
—Luke 8:43-44 NLT
Key Thought
Jairus, in the previous verses, wasn't the only person desperate for Jesus' help. A woman was equally desparing. Jairus was the ruler of the synagogue, with money to use to influence people, and had many who would plead his case for him. Also, there was a woman who was kept from the synagogue since she was ritually unclean under the Jewish law because of her hemorrhaging. She was without money and was all alone as she approached Jesus (Mark 5:26). However, these people from opposite extremes had two things in common: First, they had a great need; and second, they both had faith that Jesus could do something miraculous for them. In each case, as the two stories will tell us, they received their miracle and more. The message for us? No matter who we are or where we come from, Jesus loves us and will help us if we will come to him in faith.
Today's Prayer
Father, I believe, but help my belief to be stronger and more vital. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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—Luke 8:43-44 NLT
Key Thought
Jairus, in the previous verses, wasn't the only person desperate for Jesus' help. A woman was equally desparing. Jairus was the ruler of the synagogue, with money to use to influence people, and had many who would plead his case for him. Also, there was a woman who was kept from the synagogue since she was ritually unclean under the Jewish law because of her hemorrhaging. She was without money and was all alone as she approached Jesus (Mark 5:26). However, these people from opposite extremes had two things in common: First, they had a great need; and second, they both had faith that Jesus could do something miraculous for them. In each case, as the two stories will tell us, they received their miracle and more. The message for us? No matter who we are or where we come from, Jesus loves us and will help us if we will come to him in faith.
Today's Prayer
Father, I believe, but help my belief to be stronger and more vital. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Ⓒ 1996-2019 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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