Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- November 4, 2013
Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. He [Jesus] said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering. Mark 5:33-34
At times our faith dares us to believe Jesus, to take Him at His word. It may be unconventional, like this woman who, chronically ill, suffered for twelve years. She was broke at the bank and broken in her heart. Her last gasp of hope was to seek healing from the Great Healer. Like her, on occasion, we feel our faith has to press through life’s circumstances to get to the Lord. But, by faith, once we touch His merciful robe of righteousness, His healing spirit makes our spirit whole.
Jesus understands your concerns over rising healthcare costs and the ability to take physical care of yourself and your family. Go to Him for peace and a plan that works for you today, without stressing over the ‘what ifs’ of tomorrow. By His grace through faith, let God bring wholeness to your soul and comfort to your body. The Lord’s healing may come through diet, doctors and medication, or through an inexplicable miracle of His intervention. Dare to believe in His power!
Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. Jeremiah 17:14
What life challenge are you facing that dares you to believe God? Perhaps a prodigal child who continues to break your heart. Pray they come to the end of themselves and become broken before God. Maybe fear of being alone has your stomach balled up in knots. Let go of the lie, of the Lord ever leaving or forsaking you, trust Him to lead you to those who accept you. Dare to believe God, by faith press through your problems, kneel at Jesus’ feet and tell Him your story.
Lastly, ignore the noise of the crowd who may make fun of your faith or judge you for being bold. Those who love the Lord will love and encourage you in your walk with Christ. Those full of jealousy and insecurity will try to put you down, to in some sinister way lift them up. Ironically, as you grow in your intimacy with Jesus, you will have the spiritual stamina to love naysayers to Christ. They’ll experience your heart of mercy and sense you have been with Jesus! When you raise your bar of belief, others raise their bar. Dare to believe and others will believe.
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray for the courage to push through my circumstances and touch the mercy and power of Jesus.
Related Readings: 1 KIngs 3:6; Psalm 26:3; Mark 1:40, 11:22; Acts 27:25; Colossians 1:4-5
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