What can we learn from her approach to Jesus in Mark 5:27? Setting the Scene “When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak.” (Mark 5:27) Hearing That Leads to Movement • She first “heard about Jesus.” Hearing alone did not satisfy her; it propelled her forward. • Romans 10:17 reminds us, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” The moment truth reached her ears, her feet began to move. • Takeaway: Truth demands response; genuine faith never stays seated. Faith Expressed in Action • James 2:17: “So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.” • Her belief was visible—she walked, pushed, reached. • Faith that acts pleases God (Hebrews 11:6). • Takeaway: Biblical faith is more than mental agreement; it translates conviction into steps. Pressing Through Obstacles • A pressing crowd: personal discomfort and physical barriers. • Ceremonial uncleanness (Leviticus 15:25-27) could have shamed or stopped her, yet she risked social rejection. • 2 Corinthians 5:7: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” She chose faith over feelings, courage over caution. • Takeaway: Obstacles often confirm we are on the right path, not the wrong one. Humility and Reverence • She approached “behind Him.” No demand for attention, no entitlement. • Isaiah 66:2: “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit.” • Takeaway: Jesus responds to humble hearts, not self-promotion. Confidence in Christ’s Sufficiency • “If I just touch His cloak, I will be healed” (Mark 5:28). Her confidence rested solely on His power, not on rituals, physicians, or self-effort. • Jeremiah 17:7: “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.” • Takeaway: Expectant trust honors the Savior and invites His power. Silent Yet Known • She intended anonymity, yet Jesus singled her out (Mark 5:30-34). Our secret acts of faith never escape His notice. • Psalm 139:1-3 celebrates His total awareness of our steps. • Takeaway: The Lord sees every private act of faith and responds personally. Personal Application Points • Listen actively to God’s Word—then move. • Let faith shape concrete choices, not just opinions. • Don’t allow social stigma, fear, or inconvenience to choke spiritual hunger. • Approach Jesus with both humility and bold expectancy. • Trust His sufficiency; nothing else needs supplementing His grace. Echoes Across Scripture • The centurion’s “just say the word” faith (Matthew 8:8-10). • Blind Bartimaeus pushing past the crowd (Mark 10:46-52). • The paralytic’s friends lowering him through the roof (Mark 2:3-5). Each account reinforces that determined, obstacle-defying faith delights the heart of Christ. Living It Out Today Lean in, press through, reach out. The same Savior who honored her touch still welcomes yours. |
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