Today is Thursday, January 19th, 2012; Karen's Korner #2239

"As they (Jesus & disciples) went a woman
who wanted to be healed came up behind and touched him,
for she had been slowly bleeding for twelve years,
and could find no cure
(though she had spent everything she had on doctors).
But the instant she touched the edge of his robe,
the bleeding stopped.
 
"Who touched me?" Jesus asked.
Everyone denied it,
and Peter said, "Master, so many are crowding against you......."
 
But Jesus told him,
"No, it was someone who deliberately touched me,
for I felt healing power go out from me."
 
When the woman realized that Jesus knew,
she began to tremble and fell to her knees before him
and told him why she had touched him and that now she was well.
 
"Daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you. Go in peace."
~Luke 8:43-48 LB
 
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Bible Commentary:  Many people surrounded Jesus as he made his way through the crowds. It was virtually impossible to get through the mass of people, but one woman fought her way desperately through the crowd in order to touch Jesus. As soon as she did so, she was healed.
 
What a difference between the crowds that contact Jesus and the few that reach out and touch him! Many people are faintly familiar with him, but nothing in their lives is changed or bettered because of this vague acquaintance. It is only the touch of faith that releases God's healing power.
 
Are you only slightly acquainted with God, or are you reaching out to him in faith, knowing that touching him will bring healing for your soul and spirit?
 
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