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The Healing Touch
by
Ann Stewart
Touch is of utmost importance in the healing process.
Whether you’re down with the ‘flu or lying sick in a hospital bed, the
one thing you crave most is a gentle touch, a warm hug, a mother’s kiss
on the sore spot with the assurance that it is all better. Yet, you are
so often caught up with mixed emotions, like “I have the flu; I better
not hug anyone.” Let me share a story of a woman who was actually banned
from society and was considered “unclean” according to the health law
and custom of her day.
This lady had a bleeding condition for years and, after spending all her
money on doctors, there was no hope left. But... she had heard of Jesus
and how “he healed all that were sick.” (mat. 8:16; luke 8: 45- 49) She
had only one thing on her mind. She knew that she knew that she knew she
would get healed. If only she could somehow break through the throngs of
people following Him and get close to Him, she was convinced that she
would receive her healing. She knew that she could be stoned to death
for approaching anyone in her present condition. In fact, she was
required to wear special clothing that set her apart so that everyone
would know she was unclean. Giving no thought to the fear that was in
her mind, she had only one goal, and that was to get her healing.
Crawling low through the crowd, she strained and reached with all the
strength left in her, all the while saying to herself: “if I may but
touch the hem of his garment, I shall be whole.” Over and over she
repeated those words out loud. They empowered her to greater and greater
faith. She saw in her mind’s eye, and heard, the desired end result
constantly.
There! She did it! She just touched the hem of Jesus’ garment and
instantly the bleeding stopped. Then a voice boomed through the crowd:
”who touched me?” Jesus now turned facing her; his disciples surprised
that He should ask the question with hundreds of people all around.
Realizing He knew that it was she who had touched Him, she faced Him and
acknowledged out loud to everyone what she had done and that she was
healed. Jesus assured her: “Daughter, be of good comfort; your faith has
made you whole. Go in peace” Although all sick people who had come to
Him were healed, very few had the faith that she had, and Jesus knew
this instantly.
This woman received the healing she came for at the moment of her touch.
Jesus, however, to reward her strong faith, went much further than
healing her sickness. He declared that she was now also whole! That
encompasses everything! Not only physical healing of one ailment, but
also any other type of healing, like possibly her extreme fatigue due to
the prolonged loss of blood, feelings of rejection, fear, and the
depletion of all her finances. Every need she possibly had was met due
to her faith!
Are you in need of a healing touch? Go ahead, speak out loud words of
faith to yourself, like she did. Then, do not listen to the thoughts of
doubt and fear and “can’t do’s.” Press in, reach out, and He will reward
your faith!
About the Author:
Ann is the author of “With Wings as Eagles,” an
inspirational testimonial of overcoming major obstacles.
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