How can we apply the woman's faith in Mark 5:28 to our lives? Faith That Reaches Out “ For she kept saying, ‘If only I touch His garments, I will be healed.’ ” (Mark 5:28) Why Her Faith Matters • She believed Jesus’ power was real and present—no uncertainty, no symbolism, but literal power ready to meet her need. • She acted on that belief despite twelve years of disappointment (Mark 5:25-26). • Her touch was deliberate and expectant; it was faith expressed, not merely faith felt. Timeless Principles We Can Live By • Take Jesus at His word. What He promises, He performs (Numbers 23:19; 2 Corinthians 1:20). • Refuse to let past failures define present trust—faith looks forward, not backward (Philippians 3:13-14). • Move from desire to decision: she “came up behind Him” (Mark 5:27). Faith advances. • Expect personal encounter. She did not rely on someone else’s touch; she reached out herself (John 10:27). • Confess confidence continually. She “kept saying” what she believed; words reinforced her faith (Romans 10:10, Proverbs 18:21). Putting It into Practice Today • Start every day with a spoken affirmation of God’s promises that fit your need (Psalm 103:2-5). • Replace passive waiting with active seeking—open the Bible, pray, fast, serve. Faith grows through use (James 2:22). • When prompted by the Spirit, take the specific step that stretches you—write the apology, share the gospel, give generously. • Surround yourself with testimonies of God’s faithfulness; they stir expectancy (Revelation 12:11). • Keep pursuing even when answers delay. Twelve years did not cancel her miracle; persistence positions us for God’s timing (Luke 18:1-8). Scriptures that Echo Her Example • Hebrews 11:6 — “Without faith it is impossible to please God…” • Matthew 9:29 — “According to your faith will it be done to you.” • James 2:17 — “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” • 1 Peter 5:7 — “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” A Closing Charge Reach out today with the same settled conviction: if you can just touch Jesus—through His Word, His Spirit, His body the church—you will find the healing, help, and wholeness He still delights to give. |
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