Jesus was going to Jairus' house upon an urgent request. The crowd was also there to see Jesus. Among them was a woman who had suffered from a bleeding issue for twelve years. She spent all she had looking for a cure, but no doctor could help her. When she heard about Jesus, she found her last hope of healing in him. Being ceremonially unclean (Leviticus 15:25), she could not come to him openly. Instead, she snuck behind him and touched his cloak.

Immediately, the woman knew she was freed from suffering (29). There was no one paying attention to her. The woman probably wanted to disappear into the crowd. But Jesus noticed and looked for the one who took his power. Jesus made her come out and confess the grace she had received. Then he blessed her faith and sent her with peace and freedom (34). While the woman was seeking physical healing, Jesus wanted to get to know her personally and to restore her as a precious child of God.

Have you received Jesus' grace and experienced his power? Remain in Jesus and enjoy the peace and freedom he gives.


Application: Father, I find my peace as I know you healed me and looked upon me with your grace. Help me to grow in my love relationship with you.
One Word: Jesus sets us free.