Monday 4 Jul 2022

July 4: Matthew 9:18-26

Key Verse: Matthew 9:21
She said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.’

Devotion:
After being ill for quite some time, I think I am getting there and beginning to be able to start up the ‘normal’ parts of my life, like writing these devotionals! I has taken some time but all throughout this time I have always been reminded of How God is with me and how He is in control. I probably have to go through a bit or surgery soon to try and alleviate the issues I am having with my digestive system, but seeing how I look at my life and how others look at theirs whilst in hospital, I am truly glad to have Christ in my life!

Can you imagine what the synagogue leader was thinking at the time. His daughter had been ill and had just died – but he did not give up there, he continued to come to Jesus and ask for healing, miraculous healing! I like to think I am strong enough to ask God for everything and rely on Him all the time, but when push comes to shove and you are facing a hard time or immense pain, your mind pleads for what the doctors can do for you instead of asking God for guidance.

The faith of the synagogue leader and the woman who had been bleeding for twelve years stands way and above what many of us aspire to. They were firm in their belief Christ would be able to do something there and then. They were not going to rely on mankind, doctors, physicians or whatever any more… You may say they were desperate and nothing else had worked… but they still stopped and asked Jesus for help!

When we reach the point in our lives where nothing else has worked and we turn to Christ, isn’t it a bit late? Should we not be turning to Him first of all and asking Him to do what He does best. It doesn’t mean He has to be physically here to touch us – it means we should be trusting Him first of all. He may well put the right doctors, surgeons and nurses by your bedside to get you back on your feet; He may be asking you to open their eyes to what faith is all about...

Points to Ponder:
How far do you think your faith goes?

Will you trust Christ a little more today?