Faith and Healing

Faith and Healing…

“And he said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.'” – Mark 5:34, ESV

The Power of Believing: More Than Just a Cure
In this poignant moment from Mark 5, we witness Jesus’ interaction with a woman who had suffered for twelve long years with a debilitating hemorrhage. She had spent all she had on doctors, enduring much, but only growing worse. Her desperation led her to a radical act of faith: she believed that if she could just touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, she would be healed. And in that touch, power flowed from Him, and she was instantly made well.

But Jesus, knowing that power had gone out from Him, stopped and asked, “Who touched my garments?” Amidst the crowd, the woman, trembling with fear and awe, came forward and told Him the whole truth. It’s in His response to her that we find a profound devotional truth: “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”

Notice what Jesus emphasizes. He doesn’t say, “My power has made you well,” though it certainly did. He highlights her faith. This isn’t to diminish His divine power but to underscore the crucial role of her active belief. Her faith wasn’t passive hope; it was a desperate, courageous, and acting faith that propelled her through the crowd to reach for Him.

Furthermore, Jesus doesn’t just declare her healed; He sends her off with “go in peace.” The healing of her physical ailment was significant, but Jesus offered her more than just a cure for her body. He offered her peace—a wholeness that extended beyond the physical, into her soul and spirit. This peace was a declaration of her restored relationship with God, a release from the burdens of her long-term suffering and isolation.

This verse challenges us to examine the nature of our own faith. Do we approach Jesus with a confident, active belief, even when circumstances seem impossible? Are we seeking not just relief from our troubles but the deeper peace that only He can provide? Her healing was a physical miracle, but the transformation was a spiritual one, ignited by her unwavering faith.

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the powerful example of faith we see in this woman. Help us to cultivate a faith that is not afraid to reach out to You, even in our deepest desperation. Grant us the courage to believe in Your power to heal, to restore, and to bring peace into every area of our lives. May our faith make us well, not just physically but spiritually and emotionally, so we may go in Your peace. Amen.

Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼