What is the meaning of Matthew 8:15? So He touched her hand • Notice the gentle, personal nature of Christ’s action. Jesus does not need elaborate rituals; a simple touch communicates both authority and compassion (cf. Matthew 9:29; Mark 1:41). • His willingness to enter a private home and physically reach out proclaims that no setting is too ordinary for His power (Luke 19:5). • The same hand that upholds the universe (Colossians 1:17) rests on one fevered woman—highlighting the intimacy of divine care. and the fever left her • The departure of the fever is instantaneous and total, underscoring Jesus’ absolute dominion over sickness (Matthew 4:24; Luke 4:40). • No recovery period or medicine is mentioned, paralleling other immediate healings such as the paralytic (Mark 2:12) and the leper (Luke 5:13). • This moment verifies that physical illness is fully subject to the Creator’s word and touch, affirming Psalm 103:3—“He heals all your diseases.” and she got up • Her immediate strength reveals that the healing is complete; weakness or fatigue do not linger (cf. Acts 3:7–8). • Rising at once shows faith in action—she believes she is well and behaves accordingly (John 5:9). • The quick restoration hints at resurrection power, foreshadowing scenes like Jairus’s daughter rising (Luke 8:54–55). and began to serve Him • Service is the natural response to salvation and healing (Romans 12:1). • She serves “Him,” not merely the household, illustrating personal gratitude to the Savior (John 12:2). • Her ministry begins immediately, modeling that no believer is too newly blessed to serve (Galatians 5:13). • In meeting practical needs—likely preparing food—she participates in kingdom work just as surely as the Twelve who preach (Matthew 10:7–8). summary Matthew 8:15 records a real event demonstrating Jesus’ tender touch, sovereign authority, and power to restore completely. Physical healing leads to immediate, grateful service—an enduring pattern for every believer touched by Christ’s redeeming hand. |
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