TEXAS GOSPEL VOLUNTEER

Long ago, a woman in Israel had been sick for twelve years. She bled constantly and grew weaker every day. She visited doctors. They hurt her with painful treatments and took all her money. She only got worse.

Then she heard about Jesus, a teacher who healed people. Many things stood in her way. Her illness seemed to have no cure. Doctors had let her down. She felt unworthy and had no money. Still, she believed that if she only touched His clothes, she would be healed.

She pushed through a crowd and touched the edge of His robe. She was healed at once. She did not think about herself, only about Jesus and His power. Her touch was no accident in the crowd. She chose to reach for Him.

Jesus stopped and asked who had touched Him. Trembling, she told Him the whole truth. He said kindly, “Your faith has made you well.”

This happened as Jesus walked to help a man named Jairus, whose daughter was dying. The woman’s healing helped Jairus believe his daughter could live too.

The lesson is simple. Even the smallest touch of faith can help. We must choose to trust Jesus ourselves. If you feel far from Him, reach out again. If you feel guilty, look to Him.

And all the people were trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.

Luke 6:19