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Another rainy day but it is a blessing. I might not really want it myself (since I have to go to an appointment shortly) but our earth here needs it desperately. I've been reading a lot of devotionals lately on healing. And I do believe that Jesus is going to heal me of all my physical and mental health issues. That doesn't mean that I won't still have struggles and illnesses. But I do believe He is going to heal me. Much the same as the rain heals the land, cleanses it, makes it fresh and alive again. Here is today's devotional. My entry will be below.
Power in the Robe?
July 22, 2008
Key Passage: Matthew 9:18-26
Topic: God's Love; Jesus
Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, "Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well." And instantly the woman was made well. (Matthew 9:22, ESV)
Have you ever dealt with something for so long that it's become a part of your life? You've tried and tried but you don't see any hope. You actually believe that this drain on your life is a permanent fixture and you'll just have to get used to it.
What would you do if you met someone with the power to fix all of that? Would you rush up and beg them to help? Would you be intimidated and hang back, trying to get up the nerve?
This woman heard that Jesus was in town and believed He could deliver her from a problem that had afflicted her life for 12 long years. She knew if she was ever to be well, she had to get to Jesus.
So this dirty, scorned woman ventured out to find the One who could make her whole. As she drew near to Jesus, she thought, "If only I can touch His robe, I will be healed." She knew He was the answer but didn't want to waste His time. She figured that she'd just touch His robe and let Him go on about His business.
Was the power to heal in His robe? Of course not. It was in the One who wore the robe.
Over the last several days, you've read Daily Devotions that relate to Jesus healing people. This is one of the ways that Jesus demonstrated that both He and His message were from God. But the common factor is Jesus. The power is His. The need is ours.
The woman in today's story was in for quite a surprise. Not only was she healed (as she believed she would be), but Jesus stopped. He turned, He looked right at her and He spoke to her. Jesus showed her love in a way that she had not felt for a long time.
Today Jesus offers you that same love--a love that reaches down to heal the spiritual wounds in your life. Jesus gave Himself for you because He loves you.
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Not so bad eh? I know that story of the woman in the bible and she was sick and unclean for 12 years. But she had faith that if she just touched the robe of Jesus that she would be healed. And it was her faith in Jesus that made her well. How awesome is that!
Yesterday I was thinking...reflecting...and I realized I need to start doing more for Jesus. Not that we have salvation through good works or anything like that, but I'm becoming more aware that I'm living my life for me, my priorities, and I need a bit of a refocus. What can I do for Jesus? That's what keeps coming to my mind. I do plenty of things for myself. Anyhow, that's what's been going on in my head.
I have an appointment with my psychiatrist in about 30 minutes. She doesn't know yet that I am moving. Hehe. This is going to be fun...I hope. I couldn't sleep last night I am so excited about moving. Emotionally I've been all over the place. It's change, transition, and right now I'm very unsettled. But above all I know this is God's will and things will work out. And then He reminds me I am moving and everything and I get overwhelmed with excitement and get teary eyed and just want to get up and sing and dance. Hehe. I'm not a singer or a dancer so you know I'm excited when. :P 6 days to go!
Well, I should go get out of my pj's and get ready for my appointment. It won't take long for the 30 minutes to fly by. I am definitely going to miss being a 5 minute walk to my appointments. It will be more like 10-15, lol. But it will be good for me. Although I know I won't be looking forward to the walks home so much...they will be all uphill. Blech. Hehe. Ah well...God knows I need to get back in shape. All part of His plan. ;)
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Isn't His plan amazing? God always gives us way better than we would ask for ourselves.
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Love ya,
Nan
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