A woman subject to bleeding for twelve years heard about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched the hem of his cloak. Immediately she was freed from her suffering. She had only “heard”, but not “seen”, Jesus heal. Yet, she risked her life, despite the social prohibitions. Her reckless faith was proportionate to her instant healing. Let us be challenged and ask ourselves today – what is my level of faith in the healing power of Jesus? Is it weak, faint or reckless? Do social norms overtake my faith journey where I want to be part of the madding crowd rather than witness to my faith in Jesus? To the twelve-year-old daughter of Jairus, Jesus says “Talitha Koum” and immediately she rose. A father’s faith brings down the supernatural power of Jesus to a dead situation. Do we invite Jesus into our crises that seems insurmountable? Or do we hold onto our presumptions and pride, thereby missing the grace of God that is so freely available to anyone who asks and seeks.

Prayer: Abba Father, sometimes my faith is weak. But your grace is sufficient when I am weak. Amen