Who is Jesus like? Vv. 48, 54 With perseverance and mercy, Jesus healed a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. He also raised a twelve-year-old girl, the only child of Jairus, from the dead. Jesus did not ignore even a small faith, saving these people from isolation, sorrow and despair brought by disease and death. He gave them true freedom and rest. This event clearly shows that the kingdom of God, as prophesied by the prophet, had already come and that the Word of God has the power to save (8:12). The rule and redemptive work of the Word of Jesus were to cover wounds and pain with love and to give hope beyond death. Living with the Word, pray that the sin and death fade away and total healing and restoration come. Vv. 43-48 Jesus exposed the woman, who believed that she would be healed if she touched Jesus, to the crowd. He did not mean to embarrass her, but to restore her socially. He wanted her to know that her healing was from faith. Jesus also wished her to know him more so that she could have an eternal rest with him. It was very considerate of Jesus. The Lord uses small and great things in our daily life to mold us, so that we know him better. Vv. 49-56 When a synagogue leader heard the news of his daughter’s death, the Lord told him to believe in God’s power to change sorrows to wonders. Through this message we have a clear promise (resurrection) of life and need not despair.
Lord, let me not be afraid, but trust in the power of your Word with firm faith.
