Dared To Believe

Scripture: Woman (to herself) : 28 “Even if all I touch are His clothes, I know I will be healed”. 29 As soon as her fingers brushed His cloak, the bleeding stopped. She could feel that she was whole again. 30 Lots of people were pressed against Jesus at that moment, but He immediately felt her touch; He felt healing power flow out of Him. He stopped. Everyone stopped. He looked around. Jesus: “Who just touched My robe?” 31 His disciples broke the uneasy silence. Disciples: Jesus, the crowd is so thick that everyone is touching You. Why do You ask, “Who touched Me?” 32 But Jesus waited. His gaze swept across the crowd to see who had done it. 33 At last, the woman—knowing He was talking about her—pushed forward and dropped to her knees. She was shaking with fear and amazement . Woman: “I touched You”. Then she told Him the reason why. 34 Jesus listened to her story . Jesus: “Daughter, you are well because you dared to believe. Go in peace, and stay well.” (Mark 5:28-34 The Voice) The woman dared to believe. She had suffered for such a long time, and needed relief. So, in her daring belief, she felt that if she just could touch His cloak she would be healed…and it happened! What about me, what about you, can we in today’s world dare to believe? What is our ‘dare to believe’ need? Father, thank You for the times You have met us in our ‘dare to believe’ times. I get a smile on my face this morning as I remember some of those times. You are so good, and have unfailing love for us. AMEN Lord, I continue to trust You at all times, and pour out my heart to You. You alone are my refuge and my rock. Thank You. Psalm 62
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