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Turned Around by Touching Jesus
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3/12/2010
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"A woman who had had a hemorrhage for twelve years...came up in the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. For she thought, 'If I just touch His garments, I will get well.' Immediately the flow of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction." - Mark 5:25-29 NASB
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Nothing had worked, and the woman had run out of options. For 12 years, her pain persisted. She had visited physicians, spending "all that she had." Yet instead of getting better, she "had grown worse" (v. 6).
But she felt hope when she heard about Jesus. Even though she found Him surrounded by a crowd, she wouldn't let anything stop her. She worked her way through until she was close enough to touch Jesus' cloak. She had the faith to believe that "if I just touch His garments, I will get well." And when she touched His garment, she was healed! Immediately her whole life was turned around.
Many people are like this woman-struggling with health problems or financial lack, broken relationships or addictions, depression or anxiety. Their careers may seem to have reached a dead end. After experiencing unfulfilled hopes, they may have given up.
Yet some, like this woman, realize there is hope in Jesus. They are willing to reach out with all the faith they have. They commit themselves to seeking the Lord and are willing to push through the crowds or any other distractions in order to touch Him.
If you face situations that seem impossible, remember this woman. When nothing seems to work, Jesus can turn your life around.
Reach out and touch Him, even if you feel weak and hopeless. Call on Him anytime...call on Him now! Reach out to Him in faith. He can turn around any situation.
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Dear Lord Jesus, I commit these needs to You: _____. I reach out to You in faith, believing You can do all things. Thank You for restoring my hope and meeting my needs! In Your name. Amen.
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| Extended Reading
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Mark 5
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