In this reading we are to think of ourselves as one of the characters in the story, and I couldn't do that. Both the girl's father and the sick woman, had a whole lot more faith than I have in "faith healing". So I guess the thing for me to ponder is: if I believe those stories are true, and I do, why do I think it is beyond the realm of possiblilty in this day and age. "Oh ye of little faith." that's me!
I thought of myself as a by-stander in the crowd when the woman touched Jesus' cloak. Even that was a challenge. I did wonder if the message is for us to trust to reach out to Jesus for healing. I agree with Rosalyn - this one is hard!
I chose the woman who touched Jesus' cloak. I tried to project myself into that role, and that was hard. But I know that I need to work on not only the faith that she felt, but the courage to act on the faith. Given the age in which she lived, how I admire that she could act at all! I pray that I can develp more faith and courage in my Christian life.
I like Bev's comment on the woman's "courage to act on her faith." That kind of courage is hard to muster. And as Arlene said, can we trust to reach out for the healing? We don't like knowing that God may not (and probably shouldn't)do exactly what we ask. So it's easier not to ask in the first place.
I also chose the woman who touched Jesus' cloak but I saw her act as more of desperation than of faith. It must have been a scary but beautiful moment for her. Looking into the face of God and knowing that she was healed. She was ready to start a new life physically and spiritually. Wouldn't it be nice to hear what she did with her life after that healing moment?
I too chose the woman who touched Jesus' cloak. I was struck by her courage and faithfulness. It was brave of her to seek Jesus out and trust in his compassion while most of society saw her as an outcast. I thought about how I sometimes feel I am not deserving of God's grace and how I should have more faith in his mercy and compassion.
In this reading we are to think of ourselves as one of the characters in the story, and I couldn't do that. Both the girl's father and the sick woman, had a whole lot more faith than I have in "faith healing". So I guess the thing for me to ponder is: if I believe those stories are true, and I do, why do I think it is beyond the realm of possiblilty in this day and age. "Oh ye of little faith." that's me!
ReplyDeleteI thought of myself as a by-stander in the crowd when the woman touched Jesus' cloak. Even that was a challenge. I did wonder if the message is for us to trust to reach out to Jesus for healing. I agree with Rosalyn - this one is hard!
ReplyDeleteI chose the woman who touched Jesus' cloak. I tried to project myself into that role, and that was hard. But I know that I need to work on not only the faith that she felt, but the courage to act on the faith. Given the age in which she lived, how I admire that she could act at all! I pray that I can develp more faith and courage in my Christian life.
ReplyDeleteI like Bev's comment on the woman's "courage to act on her faith." That kind of courage is hard to muster. And as Arlene said, can we trust to reach out for the healing? We don't like knowing that God may not (and probably shouldn't)do exactly what we ask. So it's easier not to ask in the first place.
ReplyDeleteIt is so interesting that we all come at our comments from different aspects. I am certainly learning from each of you. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI also chose the woman who touched Jesus' cloak but I saw her act as more of desperation than of faith. It must have been a scary but beautiful moment for her. Looking into the face of God and knowing that she was healed. She was ready to start a new life physically and spiritually. Wouldn't it be nice to hear what she did with her life after that healing moment?
ReplyDeleteI too chose the woman who touched Jesus' cloak. I was struck by her courage and faithfulness. It was brave of her to seek Jesus out and trust in his compassion while most of society saw her as an outcast. I thought about how I sometimes feel I am not deserving of God's grace and how I should have more faith in his mercy and compassion.
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