Confrontation with Jesus

[cavell]

"Straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up: and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague - " Mark 5:29

What can we learn from this miracle? I think that we can learn at least two things, which I mention today.
First, that what Jesus gives must be received personally. Jesus then isolated this lady who had exercised her touch of faith, amidst the thronging crowd, to make this clear. What Jesus can do, what Jesus will do, He will do for us personally. "My souls wait thou only upon God." It is a personal encounter, and an involvement between every individual and the Master.

"Somebody has touched me!" That is what Jesus said in Luke's account. A personal confrontation with Jesus - and those who would criticise this type of encounter where there is a great throng of people, overlook this one tremendous spiritual factor: that is, that the Holy Spirit can isolate any individual even in a multitude, just as He did with this lady. You will find yourself, at some time or other in a situation where as far as you are concerned , there is nobody else but you and Jesus. What Jesus gives must be received personally.

And what Jesus gives must be revealed publically. In other words what Jesus does in us and for us is not something to be kept to ourselves. It is something that others need to know about. And in such knowing the glory will be given to Jesus. Luke's account reads that she 'declared unto Him before all the people the reason she had touched Him. and that how she became aware that she had been healed immediately." The people went away not thinking about the lady and her wonderful experience, but thinking what a wonderful person Jesus was.

Acts 1:8 "And you shall be witnesses unto me....

 

[Solomons Porch]

Amen, HE felt the anointing leave HIS body.

the Holy Spirit can isolate any individual even in a multitude

Now that makes ya wanna shout !!!

 

[Dave-W]

Cavell: Why do you think that woman chose "the hem of His garment?" [greek: krespedon]


Matthew 9:20
And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment.

Numbers 15.37 The Lord also spoke to Moses, saying,
38 “Speak to the sons of Israel, and tell them that they shall make for themselves tassels [hebrew: tzitzit; LXX greek: krespedon] on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and that they shall put on the tassel of each corner a cord of blue.
39 It shall be a tassel for you to look at and remember all the commandments of the Lord, so as to do them and not follow after your own heart and your own eyes, after which you played the harlot,
40 so that you may remember to do all My commandments and be holy to your God.

 

[cavell]

This lady having suffered years, and reduced to poverty seeking help, the Masters garment hem was low down, she could reach it. Hallelujah. And so can all who would seek to receive from Him who alone can satisfy the need all men,....even in this our day.

 

[Dave-W]

the Masters garment hem was low down, she could reach it.

I believe there is much more symbolism than that.

 

[cavell]

I believe there is much more symbolism than that.

Indeed there was, and still is to all who preach the gospel. What is shouting out was and still remains "Jesus is very easily available, Hallelujah.

She only touched the hem of His garment
as to His side she stole, amidst the crowd that gathered around Him, and straightway she was whole.
O touch the hem of His garment and thou too shalt be free
His saving power, this very hour, will give new life to thee.

 

[cavell]

He turned with, "Daughter, be of good comfort thy faith hath made thee whole"
And peace that pass-eth all understanding
With gladness filled her soul.

Oh touch the hem of His garment.........

 

[Dave-W]

Yes - but what spiritual significance does the krespedon - tzitzit - have?

 

[cavell]

Dear Brother Dave, I cannot answer your question because I do not know the answer. If you have the time to clarify, that would be good....... and I thank you in anticipation.

Throughout my 20s as a Christian young man, full of energy, I built a church, just 5 miles from my home, not with bricks and mortar but with people. It began as a Sunday school. The building came later,..... that now demolished 5 years ago by the congregation, and rebuilt to a modern specific, it stands today with a healthy company, giving witness to the joy/pleasure/satisfaction in life/etc. of knowing Jesus.

Bringing folks to Jesus has been a passion, having met Him,....... knowing without doubt that ( as my signature says) .......whilst earning a good living.....thank you Jesus.

When I make a post here in C/F I do so to bless/lift up/encourage in Jesus/be a blessing/etc.