She only touched the hem of His garment
As to His side she stole,
Amid the crowd that gathered around Him;
And straightway she was whole.
- George F. Root
The Problem
As Jesus went, the people pressed around him. And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone (Luke 8:43 ESV).
Few of us can manage protracted periods of illness. Apart from the physical discomfort, there are social, economic and other costs associated with illness.
Apart from pain, there is discomfort. The discomfort of the process, the discomfort of the unknown. There is also the powerlessness you and those around you experience as you go through it.
If not for the Son there would be nothing new under the sun. There is life for a look at the crucified one.
The Solution She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. 45 And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” 46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. 48 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace” (Luke 8: 44 -48 ESV).
Written by Marlon Pownall
Apart from pain, there is discomfort. The discomfort of the process, the discomfort of the unknown. There is also the powerlessness you and those around you experience as you go through it.
If not for the Son there would be nothing new under the sun. There is life for a look at the crucified one.
The Solution She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. 45 And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” 46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. 48 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace” (Luke 8: 44 -48 ESV).
The question has not changed, the Lord is still saying, who touched me? Is it you? Did you march to the beat of the song, "reach out and touch the Lord as He passes by"? Will you testify about his goodness and give him the glory he deserves?
Let's say you are waiting for an opportunity to touch him, what is the way to go? The way is an old way. It is the way of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. It is the way of faith.
The Process
Just like the woman who suffered for twelve years, you and I need to draw near to him. His promise is clear, He will draw near to us.
Hebrews 4:16 - Let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.
Written by Marlon Pownall
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