Devo: Mark 5:21-43

“Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse.” Vv. 25-26

“When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, ‘If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.’ Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction.” Vv. 27-29

The woman suffered from her condition for twelve years. She sought the help of physicians but it did not help. She spent all her money for treatments but nothing worked. In fact, she even grew worse! However, when she touched Jesus’ garment, she was instantly healed.

This is one of the many stories in the Bible where God shows us that He comes to the rescue after we’ve tried everything and nothing worked to display His power. He performs a miracle when we’ve exhausted everything but none of them helped so that He receives all the glory that He deserves. It shows us that with God, nothing is impossible. The situation may seem hopeless but when God decides to help us, we will be in awe.

“And He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.'” V. 34

It was her faith that made her well. She touched the hem of Jesus’ garment because she believed that Jesus could heal her.

“While He was still speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house who said, ‘Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?’ As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, ‘Do not be afraid; only believe.'” Vv. 35-36

Jesus was not finished speaking with the woman when he heard some people come and tell the ruler of the synagogue not to bother Jesus because his daughter is already dead. Jesus did not mind what the man told the ruler and instead assured the latter. Because the ruler believed, his daughter arose.