God's Glory Church

“If I even touch His clothes, I will be healed.” — Matthew 9:21

On the landing of the office building, I suddenly felt dizzy. There was a feeling that the stairs began to spin. Stunned, I grabbed the handrail. My heart was beating faster, my legs were bending, and I was clinging to the railing, rejoicing in its strength. The examination showed that I have anemia. Although the cause was not serious and the dizziness soon passed, I will never forget how weak and helpless I felt that day.

This is why I admire the woman who touched Jesus. Despite her weakened state, she was not only able to push through the crowd, but also showed amazing strength of faith, daring to approach the Lord (Mt. 9:20-22). After all, she had very good reasons not to do this. According to the Mosaic law, she was unclean and could face serious consequences if exposed (Lev. 15:25-27). But the thought: “If I even touch His clothes, I will be healed” pushed her forward. The Greek word translated “I will touch” means rather “I will take” or even “grasp”. The woman grabbed hold of Jesus. She believed that He could heal her.

Among the large crowd, the Lord saw the desperate faith of this woman. When we similarly cling to Him in our need, He receives us and comes to our aid. Let’s tell Him everything, without fear of rejection or punishment. He says: “Hold on to Me.”

What is the cause of your suffering and fear? До чого чи до кого ви зверталися по допомогу? How can you lay hold of Christ today?

God, thank you for your love. I don’t need to be afraid or ashamed. You accept me as a father would a child.

Author: Karen Huang