How can we demonstrate faith like the woman who "touched the fringe"? Touching the Fringe “She came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.” (Luke 8:44) Why Her Touch Was Different • She believed power flowed from Jesus, not from a ritual or object (Mark 5:28). • She pushed through the crowd and her own weakness after twelve years of disappointment. • She acted instantly on what she believed—faith that moves, not just agrees. • She accepted personal risk; Jewish law labeled her unclean, yet she reached anyway. • She focused solely on Christ; the noise around her could not drown out her hope. Keys to Demonstrating Similar Faith Today • Reach for Jesus first—consult Him before strategies, experts, or friends (Hebrews 4:16). • Expect the supernatural—He still rewards those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). • Move your feet—faith proves itself by action (James 2:17). • Push past obstacles—crowds, opinions, and past failures cannot cancel His power. • Humble yourself—touching a fringe was a posture of lowliness; God exalts the humble. • Trust His timing—her healing was “immediately,” yet her waiting was twelve years. • Speak life—she “kept saying” her confession of faith (Mark 5:28); our words steer our walk. Practical Steps to Live It Out 1. Feed on Scripture daily: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17) 2. Pray boldly and specifically: “Present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) 3. Act on what you read—obey the prompt, make the call, give the gift (James 2:22). 4. Tell your story: “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.” (Psalm 107:2) 5. Pursue holiness: cleanse heart and habits; faith flourishes in purity (2 Corinthians 7:1). 6. Stay in fellowship: gather, encourage, and be encouraged (Hebrews 10:25). Encouragement as You Reach Out The same Savior walks your road. His power has not faded, His compassion has not cooled, and His Word still stands. Reach for the fringe with confidence; He delights to turn, meet your gaze, and say, “Take courage… your faith has healed you.” (Matthew 9:22) |
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